History of Blake Griffin in Timeline
Blake Griffin is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. After a standout college career at Oklahoma, where he was named national player of the year, Griffin was drafted first overall by the Clippers in 2009. He achieved significant accolades, including six NBA All-Star selections and five All-NBA selections, characterized by his athleticism and highlight-reel plays. Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2018 before later playing for the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics, where he concluded his NBA career in 2023.
1968: Longest Rookie Double-Double Streak Since 1968
Blake Griffin's streak of consecutive double-doubles, which ended at 27 games on January 19 in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, was the longest rookie double-double streak since 1968.
1975: Alvan Adams' 43-Point Game
In a home victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Blake Griffin became one of the few players in University of Oklahoma history to record at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a game, joining Alvan Adams who had 43 points and 25 rebounds in 1975.
1978: Bird's Rebound Record
In 1978-79, Larry Bird had 505 rebounds. Griffin's total of 504 rebounds was the most in a season by an NCAA Division I player since Bird.
1983: Wayman Tisdale Comparison
In 1983, Wayman Tisdale made the Big Eight Conference All-Rookie team. Blake Griffin became the first Sooner to make the conference All-Rookie team since Tisdale.
1983: Wayman Tisdale's 61-Point Game
In a home victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Blake Griffin became one of the few players in University of Oklahoma history to record at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in a game, joining Wayman Tisdale who had 61 points and 22 rebounds in 1983.
1986: Robinson's Double-Double Record
In 1986-1987, David Robinson set an NCAA record of 31 double-doubles. Griffin was one short of the NCAA record with 30 double-doubles during the season.
1987: Robinson's Double-Double Record
In 1986-1987, David Robinson set an NCAA record of 31 double-doubles. Griffin was one short of the NCAA record with 30 double-doubles during the season.
March 16, 1989: Blake Griffin's Birth
On March 16, 1989, Blake Austin Griffin was born. He is an American former professional basketball player known for his time with the Los Angeles Clippers.
1990: Unanimous Rookie of the Year
Blake Griffin was the first unanimous winner of the Rookie of the Year award since David Robinson in 1990.
1996: First Rookie With Two 40+ Point Games Since 1996
Blake Griffin became the first rookie to have two 40+ point games since Allen Iverson during the 1996-97 season.
1996: Duncan's Rebounding Average
In 1996-97, Tim Duncan averaged 14.7 rebounds. Griffin's rebounding average of 14.4 was the highest since Duncan.
1998: All-Star Game Voted by Coaches Since Duncan
In 2011, Griffin was voted to the NBA All-Star Game, becoming the first rookie voted to the game by coaches since Tim Duncan in 1998.
1999: Rookie Stats Since Brand
Blake Griffin played in all 82 regular season games and became the first rookie to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds since Elton Brand did it in the 1999-2000 season.
2000: Rookie Stats Since Brand
Blake Griffin played in all 82 regular season games and became the first rookie to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds since Elton Brand did it in the 1999-2000 season.
2003: Joined Oklahoma Christian School
In 2003, Blake Griffin followed his brother to Oklahoma Christian School, where they played basketball under their father, Tommy Griffin.
2003: All-Star Game Since Ming
In 2011, Griffin was voted to the NBA All-Star Game, becoming the first rookie to play in the All-Star game since Yao Ming in 2003.
2004: Won First State Championship
During the 2003–04 season, Blake Griffin and his brother won their first state basketball championship with Oklahoma Christian Saints, finishing the season with a 29–0 record.
2005: Rookie of the Month Awards
During the 2010-11 season, Blake Griffin captured all six of the Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors, the first time a rookie has swept an entire season of Rookie of the Month awards since Chris Paul during the 2005-06 season.
2005: Second State Championship and AAU Team
In 2005, during his sophomore year, Blake Griffin won his second state championship with the Oklahoma Christian Saints and played for the Athletes First AAU team, competing against future NBA players.
2006: Playoff Appearance
In the lockout-shortened season of 2012, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 40-26 record and made the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
March 10, 2007: Fourth Consecutive State Title
On March 10, 2007, Blake Griffin played his final high school game in the state title game against Pawnee High School, leading the Oklahoma Christian Saints to their fourth straight state title with 22 points.
March 2, 2008: Knee Surgery
On March 2, 2008, Blake Griffin had arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee after an injury during a game against Texas A&M. He missed only one game due to the injury.
April 7, 2009: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 7, 2009, Blake Griffin announced he would forgo his final two years of college eligibility and declare for the NBA draft.
2009: Rookie Season Delayed
Blake Griffin was drafted in 2009 but missed his initial season due to a knee injury. He was still considered a rookie during the 2010-11 season.
2009: Kneecap Injury and Missed Season
During the final pre-season game of 2009, Blake Griffin broke his left kneecap, underwent surgery, and subsequently missed the entire 2009-10 NBA season.
2009: Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
In 2009, Blake Griffin was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners.
January 2010: Knee Surgery
In January 2010, Blake Griffin had surgery on his broken left kneecap, causing him to miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season.
November 11, 2010: Career High of 44 Points
On November 11, 2010, in a home game against the New York Knicks, Blake Griffin scored a then career-high 44 points.
January 17, 2011: Career High of 47 Points
On January 17, 2011, Blake Griffin scored a career-high 47 points against the Indiana Pacers, setting a Clippers franchise record for most points by a rookie.
March 23, 2011: First Career Triple-Double
On March 23, 2011, in a double-overtime win over the Washington Wizards, Blake Griffin recorded his first career triple-double with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.
2011: Recognition as One of NBA's Greatest Rookies
In 2011, Sports Illustrated recognized Blake Griffin as one of the NBA's 15 Greatest Rookies of All Time.
July 10, 2012: Contract Extension
On July 10, 2012, Blake Griffin signed a contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, reportedly worth $95 million for 5 years, keeping him under contract until the end of the 2017-18 season.
2012: Playoff Performance and All-NBA Selection
In 2012, Blake Griffin helped the Clippers eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. He was later named to the All-NBA Second Team.
2012: First All-Star Game Starter
In 2012, Blake Griffin was voted to play as a starter for the first time in the NBA All-Star Game along with teammate Chris Paul. He also participated in the inaugural Rising Stars Challenge.
March 6, 2013: Triple-Double Against Bucks
On March 6, 2013, Blake Griffin recorded his third career triple-double by scoring 23 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
April 2, 2014: Division Title Win
On April 2, 2014, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-108 win over the Phoenix Suns, clinching their second franchise division title.
April 21, 2014: Playoff Career-High
On April 21, 2014, Blake Griffin achieved a playoff career-high of 35 points in a victory over the Golden State Warriors.
October 2014: Misdemeanor Battery Charge
In October 2014, Blake Griffin was charged with misdemeanor battery after an incident in Las Vegas where he allegedly grabbed a cell phone from Daniel Schuman, grabbed Schuman's neck, and slapped him for taking a picture of Clippers players.
December 8, 2014: Season-High and Game-Winning Shot
On December 8, 2014, Blake Griffin scored a season-high 45 points, including a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, leading the Clippers to a 121–120 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns.
February 8, 2015: Ruled out with staph infection
On February 8, 2015, Blake Griffin was sidelined for four to six weeks due to a staph infection in his right elbow.
March 2015: Charges Dismissed
In March 2015, the misdemeanor battery charges against Blake Griffin were dismissed due to a lack of evidence related to the October 2014 Las Vegas incident.
November 25, 2015: Season-High Performance
On November 25, 2015, Blake Griffin achieved season-highs with 40 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the Utah Jazz.
November 5, 2016: Season-High Points in Win Over Spurs
On November 5, 2016, Blake Griffin scored a season-high 28 points in a 116–92 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, contributing to the Clippers' strong start to the season.
December 19, 2016: Ruled out after knee surgery
On December 19, 2016, Blake Griffin was ruled out until sometime in January after undergoing minor surgery on his right knee.
January 24, 2017: Return From Knee Surgery
On January 24, 2017, Blake Griffin returned from knee surgery, scoring 12 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
February 26, 2017: Season High 43 Points
On February 26, 2017, Blake Griffin set a new season high with 43 points in a 124-121 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
April 22, 2017: Ruled Out for Playoffs
On April 22, 2017, Blake Griffin was ruled out for the remainder of the 2017 NBA Playoffs due to a right toe injury sustained in Game 3 against the Utah Jazz.
July 19, 2017: Re-signs with Clippers
On July 19, 2017, Blake Griffin re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a five-year, $173 million contract.
November 22, 2017: Triple-Double and End of Losing Streak
On November 22, 2017, Blake Griffin recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against the Atlanta Hawks, helping the Clippers break a nine-game losing streak.
November 28, 2017: Ruled out with MCL sprain
On November 28, 2017, Blake Griffin was ruled out for approximately two months due to an MCL sprain sustained against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2017: Contract Extension Until 2017-18 Season
In 2012, Blake Griffin signed a contract extension that would keep him under contract until the end of the 2017-18 season.
January 2018: Trade to Detroit Pistons
In January 2018, Blake Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he played until 2021.
January 22, 2018: Triple-Double Against Timberwolves
On January 22, 2018, Blake Griffin had a triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 12 assists in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
January 29, 2018: Traded to Detroit Pistons
On January 29, 2018, Blake Griffin, along with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson, was traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanović, a future protected first-round draft pick, and a future second-round draft pick.
March 20, 2018: Near Triple-Double Against Suns
On March 20, 2018, Blake Griffin nearly achieved a triple-double with 26 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
October 23, 2018: Career-High 50 Points
On October 23, 2018, Blake Griffin scored a career-high 50 points, including the game-winning free throw, in an overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
January 7, 2020: Second Knee Surgery
On January 7, 2020, Blake Griffin had a second surgery on his left knee and missed the remainder of the season.
March 13, 2020: Pledge to Little Caesars Arena Staff
On March 13, 2020, Blake Griffin pledged $100,000 to the staff of the Little Caesars Arena who were unable to work during the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
February 15, 2021: Last Game for the Pistons
On February 15, 2021, Blake Griffin played his last game for the Detroit Pistons, as he sought a trade or buyout.
March 8, 2021: Signed with Brooklyn Nets
On March 8, 2021, Blake Griffin signed with the Brooklyn Nets.
March 2021: Signed with Brooklyn Nets
In March 2021, Blake Griffin signed with the Brooklyn Nets.
August 9, 2021: Re-signed with the Nets
On August 9, 2021, Griffin re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year deal.
February 6, 2022: Season-High Points
On February 6, 2022, Blake Griffin scored a season-high 19 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
September 2022: Signed with Boston Celtics
In September 2022, Blake Griffin signed with the Boston Celtics.
September 30, 2022: Signed with the Boston Celtics
On September 30, 2022, Griffin signed a 1-year deal with the Boston Celtics for the veteran's minimum salary.
2023: Retirement from NBA
In 2023, Blake Griffin retired from professional basketball after playing for the Boston Celtics.
April 16, 2024: Retirement Announcement
On April 16, 2024, Blake Griffin announced his retirement from professional basketball.
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