NBA fans around the world have been waiting on pins and needles to see the debut of Blake Griffin. The first overall selection of the 2009 NBA Draft, Griffin has been expected to breathe life into the Los Angeles Clippers. However, due to an injury, the wait to see Griffin’s debut will be extended.
In the Clippers’ last preseason game, Griffin came down hard on his knee. Further tests show that he actually broke his kneecap. Originally diagnosed with a mild injury, this news has to be heartbreaking for both Griffin and the Clippers.
During preseason, Griffin was averaging 13.7 points and …read more

In the 2009 NBA Draft, every team wanted Blake Griffin. The number one overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers is projected by some scouts to be a superstar in the making. With the 48th overall pick, the Phoenix Suns went with the next best thing by drafting Taylor Griffin — Blake’s older brother.
The 6-foot-7 forward will be transitioning to playing out on the perimeter in the NBA. During summer league, he averaged 6.2 points and 3.0 assists per game. Last year playing with his brother on the Oklahoma Sooners, he averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per contest.
While the …read more

I don’t know about you, but whenever an NBA rookie sustains an injury during the off-season and/or training camp — it’s usually a serious indication of how the season is going to go. (Can anybody say, Greg Oden?)
I might be jumping the gun a bit with Blake Griffin. The guy is a beast, an overall talent that is sure to make an impact in the NBA. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft was told late last month to rest his strained right shoulder for three to four weeks. Though he’s losing out on practice time, the …read more

The Los Angeles Clippers have wasted no time in inking Blake Griffin after taking him number one overall in the 2009 NBA Draft. His contract is expected to pay him more than $4.2 million next season.
Griffin was the easiest pick in the draft. With the Oklahoma Sooners, Griffin was hands down the best player in college basketball. He averaged 22.7 points, 14.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season as a sophomore. He also shot 65.4% from the field and blocked 1.2 shots in 33.3 minutes per game.
With the Clippers, expect Griffin to play at power forward. While it may take …read more

The 2009 NBA Draft took place in New York City on Thursday night. Everyone knew Blake Griffin was going number one overall to the Los Angeles Clippers but the rest of the draft was up in the air. Here are the 2009 NBA Draft results for both the first round and the second round:
First Round
1) Los Angeles Clippers: Blake Griffin, F, Oklahoma
2) Memphis Grizzlies: Hasheem Thabeet, C, Connecticut
3) Oklahoma City Thunder: James Harden, G, Arizona State
4) Sacramento Kings: Tyreke Evans, G, Memphis
5) Minnesota Timberwolves: Ricky Rubio, G, Spain
6) Minnesota Timberwolves: Jonny Flynn, G, Syracuse
7) Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry, G, …read more

On a night when surreal events appeared to be the norm, the 2009 NBA draft fit right in.
The fact that Michael Jackson passed away yesterday was beyond surreal. Add in Farrah Faucet and you’ve got a double-whammy.  Then Shaq gets traded to Cleveland to team up with Lebron for what seems to be a destined championship run in 2010.
What else happened on draft night?
Here’s a brief recap for your viewing pleasure:
• Richard Jefferson was traded to San Antonio.
• Blake Griffin was the number one pick in the ’09 draft.
• Tyler Hansbrough went to the Indiana Pacers.
• Golden State stole Stephen …read more

I know we’re still in NBA playoff mode (speaking of which, how good was the Bulls/Celtics series??? I didn’t want it to end!), but I took it upon myself to look ahead, just a bit, to the upcoming 2009 NBA draft.
Short of creating a mock draft, I listed which players I personally think rank in the top ten as far as prospects go. I think they are the cream of the draft crop. Whether or not NBA scouts agree with me is another question.
Lyndsey’s Top Ten 2009 NBA Draft Prospects

When it comes to underclassmen in the world of college basketball, some player are forgone conclusions as far as the NBA draft is concerned … others not-so-much.
There was hardly a blink of an eye when Hasheem Thabeet, Ty Lawson and Blake Griffin — for example — announced that they were entering the 2009 NBA Draft.
But players like Eric Devendorf and Roderick Flemings (Hawaii … I know …) make us scratch our heads and say, “Huh?”
The NBA Draft is a tricky thing. It’s like Forrest Gump and his box o’ chocolates — “You never know what you’re gonna get.”
The following …read more

Blake Griffin, the dominant bigman for the Oklahoma Sooners, has announced that he will forgo his final two years of eligibility to head directly to the NBA. Barring injury between now and the 2009 NBA Draft, Griffin will be the first player selected.
A quick look at his stats and it’s understandable why NBA scouts are in love with the 6-foot-10, 245-pound native of Oklahoma. In 33.3 minutes per game, Griffin averaged 22.7 points, 14.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals per game. He also hit 65.4% of his shots from the field.
A fantastic athlete, Griffin has a chance …read more

With March Madness in full swing, it’s a good time to look forward to the 2009 NBA Draft. Although there aren’t many franchise-level players available, there are a number of players that will be able to excel at the NBA level.
Here is a look at the top ten prospects for the 2009 NBA Draft:
1. Blake Griffin, Oklahoma
2. Jordan Hill, Arizona
3. Ricky Rubio, Spain
4. James Harden, Arizona State
5. Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut
6. Greg Monroe, Georgetown
7. Brandon Jennings, Lottomatica Roma
8. Al-Farouq Aminu, Wake Forest
9. Willie Warren, Oklahoma
10. Stephen Curry, Davidson
While the outlook of the 2009 NBA Draft is sure to change as draft …read more