ClutchPoints Jul 14, 2018
Deandre Ayton hopes to replicate Blake Griffin’s rookie feat
The Phoenix Suns’ Deandre Ayton is entering the NBA with sky-high expectations. While any high draft pick is likely to have Rookie of the Year as a first-year goal, Ayton has his sights set even higher. He hopes to achieve something last done by Blake Griffin and nearly done by Ben Simmons last year. Ayton […] The post Deandre Ayton hopes to replicate Blake Griffin’s rookie feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bright Side Of The Sun Jul 12, 2018
Deandre Ayton sets goal only twice achieved in Suns’ history for his rookie season
Expectations are high for Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns as the top pick in last month’s NBA Draft enters his rookie season. And he’s fine with that. In fact the front court piece that many Suns fans are banking on being the answer to closing out a historic postseason drought is putting some very lofty goals for himself. That is an All-Star Game appearance in season one. “I’m trying to be Rookie of the Year and the first rookie [since Blake Griffin] to be an All-Star,” Ayton told Yahoo Sports this week. “Just putting that pressure on me so I can go hard everyday. I won’t...
ClutchPoints Jul 9, 2018
Blake Griffin on what makes Andre Drummond special
The Detriot Pistons have constructed a frontcourt duo with their All-Star duo of Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin leading the charge for the franchise. The two have played less than a season together in Detriot, but Griffin has quickly realized that Drummond is a highly unique talent on the glass, according to Rod Beard of […] The post Blake Griffin on what makes Andre Drummond special appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Clipperholics Jul 2, 2018
What LeBron’s decision means for the LA Clippers
The LA Clippers are in a tough spot right now, and the Lakers signing LeBron James really didn’t help. It’s no secret that the Clippers are in an awkward stage right now. The last remains of Lob City are being purged. The Clippers are still searching for a new identity without Blake Griffin on the […] What LeBron’s decision means for the LA Clippers - Clipperholics - Clipperholics - LA Clippers News, Rumors, Scores and More
Hoops Habit Jun 30, 2018
Detroit Pistons: 2017-18 player grades for Blake Griffin
Despite of falling short in his efforts to help guide the Detroit Pistons back to the playoffs, Blake Griffin managed to make quite an impact on his new club from the moment in which he arrived, averaging 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists in his first 25 games with the franchise. On an evening […] Detroit Pistons: 2017-18 player grades for Blake Griffin - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Detroit Free Press Jun 23, 2018
Let's see how Detroit Pistons core looks together before giving up
Lets see what Pistons trio of Blake Griffin, Reggie Jackson, Andre Drummond and role players can do before throwing our hands up in disgust
Hoops Habit Jun 22, 2018
Los Angeles Clippers: 2018 NBA Draft grades
With back-to-back first round picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Clippers did their homework in order to acquire their backcourt of the future. In the deal that sent Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Clippers acquired an extra first round pick to go along with their own. Those picks ended […] Los Angeles Clippers: 2018 NBA Draft grades - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
