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NBA: Ranking The Top 10 Power Forwards In The NBA Entering 2016-17

By Michael Saenz

Mar 3, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

Counting Stats: 21.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists 

PER: 22.1

WS: 3.8

VORP: 1.6

When Blake Griffin isn’t injured, he’s easily one of the best power forwards in the NBA. Problem is, he’s injured a lot. Especially this past season, when he broke his hand punching another Clippers employee and then re-injured his partially torn left quad tendon – which he may or may not have already recovered from.

Plus, there’s the continuous trade rumors. BUT, apart from all that, he’s a really exceptional talent. Perhaps one that the NBA has never seen at the power forward position. He’s as athletic as they come, probably the most at the position. And even has extended his range, with a silky smooth 15 foot jumper.

Starting his career as strictly a dunker, Blake Griffin has quietly polished his game into one of the top three power forwards in the game.

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