Anyone still think Griffin is overrated?

[PsychoBe]

zach randolf put drake griffin in the torture chamber and grabbed his nuts at him and verbally called him his "bitch" while shutting him down and ending the Clipper's run in the first round.

but he's not overrated?

[Jameerthefear]

Griffin is not better than LaMarcus, no way

dude you overrate the hell out of lma lol. griffin has been outstanding this year.

[Milbuck]

dude you overrate the hell out of lma lol. griffin has been outstanding this year.

LMA 24/11/4/1/1 22.9 PER vs Griffin 22/10/3/1/1 22.3 PER
Aldridge is the better defender
LMA best player on his team with Portland #2 in the West, Griffin 2nd best player on his team with LAC #4 in the West

It's close but Griffin doesn't really have a case over LMA.

[BigMacAttack]

not really. Dude only plays one side of the ball and is a liability for the other half of the game. Sure, hes an athletic freak, but his offense is not markedly better or more diverse than his rookie season. I basically see him as amar'e on the suns. Incredible rim finisher and athlete, but not a depth of game.

Sounds like you havent watched him at all this season .

[Black and White]

dude you overrate the hell out of lma lol. griffin has been outstanding this year.

Griffin has been much better this year yes, but he isn't better.

[The JKidd Kid]

No, now he's underrated. Sure his box score isn't that much different, but when you watch him play you really notice how much he's improved his all around game.

[BigMacAttack]

LMA 24/11/4/1/1 22.9 PER vs Griffin 22/10/3/1/1 22.3 PER
Aldridge is the better defender
LMA best player on his team with Portland #2 in the West, Griffin 2nd best player on his team with LAC #4 in the West

It's close but Griffin doesn't really have a case over LMA.

Agree with the bold.

Anyway you're GM to a new NBA team for 2014, which one you taking?

I got Griffin for his athleticism(so marketable), age and upside.

[Black and White]

Agree with the bold.

Anyway you're GM to a new Auckland NBA team for 2014, which one you taking?

LaMarcus Aldridge

[BigMacAttack]

LaMarcus Aldridge

I though I was quoting you when I asked that, hence Auckland.

You dont see Griffin improving anymore?

[Wavves]

Blake has improved and is a very good player. A top 3 PF.

He needs to improve his footwork though. His post game is so awkward to watch and he always jumps off the wrong foot.

[Black and White]

I though I was quoting you when I asked that, hence Auckland.

You dont see Griffin improving anymore?

No he has a long way to go, if Griffin adds a consistent mid-range game, he can easily become the best PF.

[oarabbus]

hes shooting the 3 slightly better. But how many has he taken all season? Thats right, 21. and hes only made 7. sure, hes showing a little more outside game, but I dont see any real marked improvement, just more opportunity. I am also talking about post play. Now, he will never be al jeff or whatever, but I still see most of his shots being based on his athleticism/power. Now thats not terrible or anything, I just expected more from him.


As for his improved defense, its not reflected in any regular or advanced stats.

Fair enough.

[Al Thornton]

not really. Dude only plays one side of the ball and is a liability for the other half of the game. Sure, hes an athletic freak, but his offense is not markedly better or more diverse than his rookie season. I basically see him as amar'e on the suns. Incredible rim finisher and athlete, but not a depth of game.

maybe a year ago but he has been pretty good defensively this year. his offense is much better than it was his rookie year. he shoots free throws now at 70% and doesn't hesitate on the mid range jumper which has changed his game completely. he isn't afraid of going to the line anymore so he attacks all the time and is one of the hardest players to guard in the league. if u watched last night's game u would see the mavs double teamed him almost every time he touched the ball in the post. something u could never say about amare even in his peak years. and when he doesn't get doubled he always makes the correct passes, had 8 assists in that game last night and impacted even more than those stats suggest because the ball was being swung around the perimeter to the open shooter. he is the second best playmaker on the clippers and maybe even the best passer at his position although love is very good. try and watch more you will see it all.

[Al Thornton]

again, the game is two sided. Hes average at best (and I would argue below average) for one entire half of the game. Now, Monroe (for example) has those same deficiencies, but hes a much better passer and has better post moves (not necc more effective, but smarter and more nuanced). I think blake's game will age poorly, just like amar'e

griffin is a much better post player than monroe, it's not even close or up for debate really. and being average at defense isn't really a problem when the majority of the league is average or worse at defense. stephen curry is horrific and yet he is a top 10 player, harden is up there too.

[navy]

Blake has improved and is a very good player. A top 3 PF.

He needs to improve his footwork though. His post game is so awkward to watch and he always jumps off the wrong foot.

His footwork is terrible. But it is effective and he gets alot of free throws with his awkwardness.