As of now, there’s no indication that Griffin will miss any days of training camp. In fact, he should be healthy in plenty of time.

In summer league, Griffin already began to show his fantasy basketball potential. In 34.6 minutes per game, Griffin averaged 19.2 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists while shooting 50% from the field.

While those numbers are really good, there were a couple areas of concern for fantasy owners. Griffin hit only 45.9% of his free throws, connected on 1-of-7 three-pointers and turned the ball over 4.2 times per game.

All in all, Griffin’s stock was on the rise following his summer league performance. This seemingly minor shoulder injury shouldn’t affect him fantasy basketball stock.

Blake Griffin - Los Angeles Clippers (Image: Zuma Press)

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If the Clippers are willing to give him that contract, Iverson could very well end up in Los Angeles. How would he fit with fantasy basketball in mind?

For Iverson, it’ll likely be as good of a fit as possible. The Clippers don’t care too much about winning and will likely allow Iverson to touch the ball early and often. He won’t have a great season but putting up 20 points per game is entirely possible.

For everyone else on the Clippers, Iverson signing on would be bad news. Iverson needs the ball to be effective and that will take shots away from others. That means that the fantasy basketball values of players like Baron Davis, Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin would have to lowered.

Allen Iverson Clippers (Image: Zuma Press)

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In 30 minutes, Griffin had 27 points and 12 rebounds, while hitting 11-of-15 shots from the field. Riding Griffin, the Clippers were able to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers summer league team by a final score of 93-82.

While Griffin had a successful debut, it wasn’t perfect. The first pick of the 2009 NBA Draft hit only half of his eight free throws and committed five turnovers.

For those considering adding Griffin to their fantasy basketball team, this debut had to be very encouraging. While it’s very unlikely he could be a 20-point, 10-rebound player as a rookie, he definitely showed that potential in his first summer league game.

Keep an eye on Blake Griffin to see how he performs over the next week in summer league action.

Here is a video of Blake Griffin’s debut:

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1. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
Griffin is very talented and a great athlete on top of that. He’s also entering a situation in need of a superstar. As long as the Clippers trade a few bigs to make room for him, Griffin should be very good his rookie year.

2. James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder
Next to Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and Jeff Green, Harden will fit right in. He’ll likely start at shooting guard right away and provide the team with yet another young building block. For fantasy purposes, Harden should provide scoring, efficiency and good assist numbers.

3. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
No matter if he ends up with the Warriors or if he’ll be traded to the Suns (like the rumors indicate), Curry will land in a very good situation. Both of those teams like to run and shoot … and that fits right in with Curry’s game.

4. Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
If Evans can win the point guard job in Sacramento, he could have fantasy value right away. It’s not a lock that he can play PG at the NBA level, so stay tuned.

5. Hasheem Thabeet, Memphis Grizzlies
Thabeet is raw and might not be able to play many minutes in the NBA yet but his shotblocking could make him valuable right away in the 2009-2010 fantasy basketball season.’

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1. Blake Griffin
Not only is Blake Griffin going to be the first pick in the draft, he’s going to be the first rookie chosen in 2009-2010 fantasy basketball drafts. There’s a good chance that he could be productive right from the beginning.

2. James Harden
The player most ready to come into the NBA and put points on the board appears to be James Harden. With that in mind, he’ll be valuable in the fantasy basketball world.

3. Stephen Curry
Like Harden, Stephen Curry can score the ball. If he lands on a team like the New York Knicks or the Golden State Warriors, Curry could easily stuff the stat sheet.

4. Hasheem Thabeet
Although Hasheem Thabeet is undoubtedly raw, his shot blocking and rebounding should make him valuable as a rookie. His value really depends on how much playing time he gets. For fantasy purposes, he’ll need to be a starter to have consistent value.

5. Ty Lawson
While Ty Lawson could easily fall out of the lottery, he’s probably the point guard most likely to be ready from Day 1. That could make him valuable in 2010 fantasy basketball.

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1. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
Griffin will go number one overall. This athletic bigman has a chance to be a double-double machine.

2. Ricky Rubio, Spain
One of the most hyped players from Europe of all-time, Rubio already has a lot of fans in the United States.

3. Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
A big shot-blocking center, Hasheem Thabeet will tempt teams with his huge size and wingspan.

4. James Harden, Arizona State
Every team could use more scoring and Harden is the best shooting guard in the draft.

5. Jordan Hill, Arizona
A great athlete, Hill has a huge amount of potential in the NBA.

6. Stephen Curry, Davidson
Dell’s son is a fantastic shooter who can spread defenses right away.

7. Brandon Jennings, Lottomatica Roma
He struggled in Europe but scouts were high enough on him that he won’t drop too far.

8. Demar DeRozan, USC
Coming into this year, DeRozan was a top-flight prospect. While not as hot, he’ll get picked near the top.

9. Earl Clark, Louisville
Clark has the type of body that will allow him to be a multi-purpose player in the next level.

10. Ty Lawson, North Carolina
Lawson was the best player on the best team in the nation. His speed will seduce.

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The most impressive aspects about him are his fundamentals and his power around the basket. Once he gets the ball down low, he’ll figure out a way to score. He’s also a very good rebounder and an improving defender.

In his freshman season at Oklahoma, Griffin averaged 14.7 points, 9.1 rebounds and 28.4 minutes per game. He shot 56.8% from the field and helped Oklahoma to a better than expected season.

To see Blake Griffin in action, watch this video highlight reel:

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1) Demar DeRozan, Compton High School
DeRozan is a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from Compton, California who is headed to USC next season. DeRozan is an explosive guard who can score from above the rim. His jumper is decent and his basketball IQ seems to be high for a high school player. Look for him to make an immediate impact at USC and then in the NBA.

2) Ricky Rubio, Spain
Rubio has been a Spanish legend for years now. He’s been called the Pistol Pete of Spain and he is surely a fun player to watch. The question is whether he can keep improving and get stronger. He’s played against top competition for a long time so there isn’t too much of a worry that he’d be overwhelmed by the NBA.

3) Brandon Jennings, Oak Hill Academy
Jennings is a pure point guard who will be headed to the University of Arizona. A left-hander, Jennings is a good athlete who has shown all the skills to be a quality point guard at any level. Although he’s only 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, his toughness and competitiveness has never been questioned.

4) Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
Griffin is a freshman for the Oklahoma Sooners. While he’s eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft, many expect him to wait until the 2009 draft to make his jump to the NBA. At 6-foot-9 and over 240 pounds, Griffin is a strong player with good size and a good motor. He’s also surprisingly athletic for his size.

5) Samardo Samuels, St. Benedicts Prep
Headed to Louisville, Samuels is a skilled low post player who should flourish on the college level. Whether he is able to make the transition to the NBA isn’t as guaranteed because he stands 6-foot-8, which is not the optimal size you’d want in a power forward. Nonetheless, his skill level is very high.

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