Dec 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) rest during a break in play against the Utah Jazz during the fourth period at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 98-90. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Clippers’ power forward Blake Griffin receives a lot of unfair criticism at times. Many pundits believe his perceived lack of offensive skill and his the constant reliance on his athleticism is a negative.
Griffin, however, is having an excellent season and has showed great improvement.
Despite being ejected from Wednesday’s 105-103 loss to the Golden State Warriors (and the league admitted they made the wrong call), Griffin is going through one of the best stretches of his young career (He was named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week last week).
A tweet from Issac Lowenkron, who is the Clippers’ radio host and an anchor at FOX Sports Radio, says it best.
In @blakegriffin32's last 7 games including tonight, he's averaging 28.4 PTS, 11.4 REB, and 3.1 AST on 55%FG and 79%FT. Look out #NBA.
— Isaac Lowenkron (@isaaclowenkron) December 29, 2013
On the season, Griffin is averaging 21.3 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, helping the Clippers to a 21-11 record. In Saturday’s 98-90 victory over the Utah Jazz, Griffin scored 40 points on 13-of-20 shooting, pulled down 10 rebounds and dished out three assists.