Blake Griffin—human highlight machine or NBA superstar?
Take your pick from the two, because in the minds of far too many people, he can't be both. Apparently, Griffin's status as a dunking phenom prevents him from ever taking the next step as a well-rounded basketball player.
Well, that's just wrong.
The two tags are not mutually exclusive, and it's quite possible to be both a superstar and a constant producer of SportsCenter-worthy highlights.
LeBron James does it for the Miami Heat. Kevin Durant does so for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stephen Curry earns both labels while leading the Golden State Warriors, and so too does Paul George with the Indiana Pacers.
Now you can add Griffin to the list for the Los Angeles Clippers.
While keeping his team right near the top of the Western Conference standings as Chris Paul continues to rehab his shoulder, Griffin has made the leap. He's become a full-fledged superstar.
Growing Offensive Capabilities
Thinking that Griffin is "just a du ...
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The Evolution of Blake Griffin from Human Highlight Machine to NBA Superstar
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