Rumor Blake Griffin for LMA clickbait rumor

[kjironman1]

Clippers wouldn't consider it. Griffin is the better player for the last two years. He carried the team when Paul was injured for an extended period last year. Griffin was one of the most overrated players in the league his first few years because all he did was dunk but he improved his game so much to become a legit MVP candidate and now is one of the most underrated. He creates much more efficient scoring opportunities for himself and others. He lead the NBA in dunk lobs thrown, not dunked himself but thrown assists. He averaged 7.4 assists per game against the Spurs while Aldridge is always below 2. The Clippers continue to have the most efficient offense in the league even better than the Warriors. They are good on defense too. Griffin has been the best player in the playoffs. In 5 years of playoffs LMA has a series record of 1-5 while being the best player in two games.

I would absolutely have to say Mike Conley has had the most impact. Not to take anything away from all of the mentioned above. CP3 and Griffin have played very well. Tony Allen has been awesome but It has just so very important for the Griz to have Conley.

 

[0-Our!]

Even IF Griffin was better v. LMA (which Griffin is NOT...), I would never want Griffin here. Portland is a NO FLOP ZONE & this is the way it will stay forever!

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Even IF Griffin was better v. LMA (which Griffin is NOT...), I would never want Griffin here. Portland is a NO FLOP ZONE & this is the way it will stay forever!

Skill Wise, I agree. I agree with the post that Griffin's game and what he produces hinges on his athletic ability. And unless he starts to round out his game and maybe comes up with a back to the basket post game. His life as a pro will emulate very close to that of Shawn Kemp's whose game was predicated on his athletic ability.

But if it was choice between he in a sign and trade for LA or Love. I would choose Griffin.

 

[illmatic99]

I'd obviously do a LA for Griffin deal, but given our luck and the way Blake plays, he'd probably go down with a knee injury and we'll face a microfracture just weeks after he comes here

 

[magnifier661]

You put Aldridge on the Clippers and they are much much better! Griffin is a product of CP3 and an awesome defensive center.

 

[Denny Crane]

Skill Wise, I agree. I agree with the post that Griffin's game and what he produces hinges on his athletic ability. And unless he starts to round out his game and maybe comes up with a back to the basket post game. His life as a pro will emulate very close to that of Shawn Kemp's whose game was predicated on his athletic ability.

But if it was choice between he in a sign and trade for LA or Love. I would choose Griffin.

More rounded? What do you want him to do, dish for 6 assists per game instead of 5? Shoot more 3pt shots? Develop an even better outside shot? (from 16' he's .404 to aldridge's .415).

 

[Schilly]

If Lamarcus wants to leave and we are talking a S&T to accommodate him, we could do a heck of a lot worse than Blake Griffin.

 

[Natebishop3]

If Lamarcus wants to leave and we are talking a S&T to accommodate him, we could do a heck of a lot worse than Blake Griffin.

I hear Raef LaFrentz is available.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Did RLEC ever get us anything?

 

[Natebishop3]

Did RLEC ever get us anything?

Not in trade. We let the contract expire and signed Andre Miller that summer.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

You put Aldridge on the Clippers and they are much much better! Griffin is a product of CP3 and an awesome defensive center.

Griffin put up 23/12 the season he didn't have cp3.

He also put up a triple double without cp3 (twice?) in this post season. Guy is a growing beast.

 

[Schilly]

Nah we don't want him, he's terrible.

 

[magnifier661]

Griffin put up 23/12 the season he didn't have cp3.

He also put up a triple double without cp3 (twice?) in this post season. Guy is a growing beast.

When he posted those numbers, the Clippers were a lotto team. I'm going to go in full throttle debate mode on a Aldridge vs. Blake tangent. What I do know is Aldridge absolutely schools Blake when they meet head to head. In fact, usually Jordan is defending Aldridge because Blake wants no part of defending Aldridge. Also, Blake can't post up worth a shit on Aldridge either. It's actually really funny to watch.

 

[Schilly]

Blakes rebounding has fallen each year. But Jordans rebounding has gone up each of those years as well.

 

[BonesJones]

I think Blake and Meyers would be incredibly fun to watch play together

 

[BigGameDamian]

Even IF Griffin was better v. LMA (which Griffin is NOT...), I would never want Griffin here. Portland is a NO FLOP ZONE & this is the way it will stay forever!

Thank you for that statement Paul & Neil!

 

[magnifier661]

Thank you for that statement Paul & Neil!

Only tools would support Griffin in Portland. Do you want Griffin in Portland?

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Only tools would support Griffin in Portland. Do you want Griffin in Portland?

You wouldn't support him if he were a Blazer? As much as people hate him, he is a top 15-20 player and is a huge endorsement grabber.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Fwiw, Blake's Kia commercials are done in the summer.

Having said that, this "rumor" is still a hypothetical that Stein pulled out of his ass.

 

[BigGameDamian]

If Aldridge really wanted to leave, I would hope he'd be willing to help the Blazers out then vice versa. If LA was one of the destinations on Aldridge's list I wouldn't be mad if they were looking to make the swap. I of course hope that Neil would look at all options though. I would love to get DeAndre Jordan though!

 

[Sinobas]

I think Blake and Meyers would be incredibly fun to watch play together

I think we need a new backup PG.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I think we need a new backup PG.

Guys like CJ Watson and JJ Barea would be good additions to backup Dame.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Guys like CJ Watson and JJ Barea would be good additions to backup Dame.

Watson would be terrific.

Batum and Kaman for Hibbert and Watson. Prob not enough on Portland's in. Maybe throw in a pick.

 

[BBert]

If would be really neat if retweeters and tweet readers knew the difference between conjecture and a "rumor".

 

[BonesJones]

Watson would be terrific.

Batum and Kaman for Hibbert and Watson. Prob not enough on Portland's in. Maybe throw in a pick.

Watson's a free agent.. Might as well sign him. Would 1 year $3M be enough to get him? Cuz then we could use our room exception on him in the case where we don't bring everyone back

 

[BonesJones]

I think we need a new backup PG.

I'm talking about Blake Griffin

 

[BrianFromWA]

I think we need a new backup PG.

Blake Griffin: 5.4 apg, 2.3 TO/g
Mike Conley: 5.5 apg, 2.2 TO/g.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

Watson's a free agent.. Might as well sign him. Would 1 year $3M be enough to get him? Cuz then we could use our room exception on him in the case where we don't bring everyone back

I don't think it's enough for him. But maybe!

 

[BonesJones]

I don't think it's enough for him. But maybe!

I would live to get Brandon Wright and CJ Watson off the bench. If Afflalo stays we could still afford them by signing Watson to the room exception
Watson-McCollum-Afflalo-Leonard-Wright would be a top 5 NBA bench

 

[magnifier661]

Jordan and Griffin are not leaving Clips if they make it to the WCFs. That's like saying Portland would trade Aldridge and Lopez if the Blazers make it to the WCFs. Understand how insane that logic is.