History of Blake Griffin in Timeline
Blake Griffin is a retired American professional basketball player renowned for his athleticism and impact on the NBA. He rose to prominence playing college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, earning national player of the year honors. Drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2009, Griffin became a six-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection, electrifying fans with his highlight-reel dunks and all-around game. He was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2018, later joining the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics before retiring in 2023. Griffin's career spanned several teams, cementing his status as a notable player of his era.
1968: Longest Double-Double Streak Since 1968
In 2010-2011, Blake Griffin's streak of consecutive double-doubles, which ended at 27 games on January 19 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, was the longest rookie double-double streak since 1968.
1975: Alvan Adams' Performance
In 1975, Alvan Adams recorded 43 points and 25 rebounds in a game, contributing to the history of the University of Oklahoma men's basketball program.
1983: Wayman Tisdale Made All-Rookie Team
In 1983, Wayman Tisdale made the Big Eight Conference All-Rookie team; Griffin became the first Sooner to make the conference All-Rookie team since him.
1983: Wayman Tisdale's Performance
In 1983, Wayman Tisdale scored 61 points and had 22 rebounds in a game, marking a significant performance for the University of Oklahoma men's basketball program.
March 16, 1989: Blake Griffin Born
On March 16, 1989, Blake Austin Griffin was born. He is an American former professional basketball player.
1990: Unanimous Rookie of the Year
In 2010-2011, Blake Griffin earned the Rookie of the Year award and became the first unanimous winner for the award since David Robinson in 1990.
1996: First Rookie With Two 40+ Point Games Since 1996-97
During the 2010-2011 season, Blake Griffin became the first rookie since Allen Iverson in the 1996–97 season to have two 40+ point games.
1998: Tim Duncan in All-Star Game
In 2011, Blake 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: Elton Brand Averages 20 Points and 10 Rebounds
During the 2010-2011 season, Blake Griffin 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 to play basketball under their father, Tommy Griffin.
2003: Yao Ming in All-Star Game
In 2011, Blake 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
In 2004, Blake Griffin and his brother won their first state basketball championship playing together at Oklahoma Christian School.
2005: Chris Paul's Rookie of the Month Sweep
During the 2010-2011 season, Blake Griffin captured all six of the Western Conference Rookie of the Month honors, making him the first rookie to sweep an entire season of Rookie of the Month awards since Chris Paul during the 2005–06 season.
2005: Second State Championship
In 2005, during his sophomore year, Blake Griffin and the Oklahoma Christian Saints repeated as Class 3A state champions, defeating Sequoyah-Tahlequah 51–34. Also during the summer of 2005, Blake was a member of the Athletes First AAU team.
2006: Clippers Make Playoffs
In 2012, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul helped lead the Los Angeles Clippers to the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
March 10, 2007: Won Fourth Straight State Title
On March 10, 2007, Blake Griffin played his final high school game in the state title game against Pawnee High School, winning their fourth straight state title with the Oklahoma Christian Saints.
March 2, 2008: Arthroscopic Surgery
On March 2, 2008, Blake Griffin had arthroscopic surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right knee while playing college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners.
April 7, 2009: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 7, 2009, Blake Griffin announced his decision to give up his final two years of eligibility and declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore year.
2009: Kneecap Injury and Surgery
During the final pre-season game of 2009, Blake Griffin broke his left kneecap, underwent surgery, and subsequently missed the entire 2009–10 season.
2009: Drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
In 2009, Blake Griffin was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA draft.
January 2010: Knee Surgery
In January 2010, Blake Griffin underwent surgery on his broken left kneecap, resulting in him missing the remainder of the 2009–10 NBA season.
November 11, 2010: Career-High 44 Points
On November 11, 2010, Blake Griffin scored a then career-high of 44 points against the New York Knicks.
2010: "Dunking for Dollars" Fundraiser
In 2010, Blake Griffin started a fundraiser called "Dunking for Dollars", donating $100 for every dunk he made to fight childhood obesity. The Kia sedan he jumped over in the Slam Dunk Contest was donated for a charity auction on AutoTrader.com to benefit Stand Up to Cancer. Stand Up to Cancer also has a fund-raising site called "Team Blake" in honor of Griffin's friend Wilson Holloway.
January 17, 2011: Career-High 47 Points
On January 17, 2011, Blake Griffin scored a career-high of 47 points against the Indiana Pacers and set a Clippers franchise record for most points by a rookie.
March 23, 2011: First Career Triple-Double
On March 23, 2011, Blake Griffin recorded his first career triple-double with 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists in a double-overtime win over the Washington Wizards.
2011: Sports Illustrated Recognition
In 2011, Blake Griffin was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the NBA's 15 Greatest Rookies of All Time.
2011: Endorsement Deals and Video Game Covers
In 2011, Panini America signed Blake Griffin to an exclusive long-term deal. Griffin was on the cover of NCAA Basketball 10 and NBA 2K13, and appeared in commercials for Kia Motors, Subway, Vizio, and GameFly.
2011: Led NBA in Total Dunks 2011-12
In 2011-12, Blake Griffin led the NBA in total dunks with 192.
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.
2012: Pacific Division Title
In 2012, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 56–26 record as the Clippers won their first Pacific Division title in franchise history.
2012: Playoff Run and All-NBA Second Team Selection
In 2012, Blake Griffin helped the Clippers eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. He was also named to the All-NBA Second Team for the first time.
2012: 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 his new teammate Chris Paul.
2012: Led NBA in Total Dunks 2012-13
In 2012-13, Blake Griffin led the NBA in total dunks with 202.
March 6, 2013: Third Career Triple-Double
On March 6, 2013, Blake Griffin recorded his third career triple-double, scoring 23 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
April 2, 2014: Clippers Clinch Division Title
On April 2, 2014, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112–108 win over the Phoenix Suns, securing their second franchise division title.
April 21, 2014: Playoff Career-High
On April 21, 2014, Blake Griffin scored a playoff career-high 35 points in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
October 2014: Misdemeanor Battery Charge
In October 2014, Blake Griffin was charged with misdemeanor battery following an encounter in Las Vegas. The accusation was that he seized a cell phone, grabbed Daniel Schuman's neck twice, and slapped him after Schuman took a picture of Clippers players.
December 8, 2014: Season-High and Game-Winning Buzzer Beater
On December 8, 2014, Blake Griffin scored a season-high 45 points, including a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, in the Clippers' 121–120 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns.
February 8, 2015: Ruled Out Due to Staph Infection
On February 8, 2015, Blake Griffin was ruled out for four to six weeks due to a staph infection in his right elbow.
March 2015: Battery Charges Dismissed
In March 2015, the misdemeanor battery charges against Blake Griffin stemming from the October 2014 Las Vegas incident were dismissed due to a lack of evidence.
November 25, 2015: Season-High Points and Rebounds
On November 25, 2015, Blake Griffin recorded season-highs with 40 points and 12 rebounds in a loss to the Utah Jazz.
July 2016: Comedy Debut at Just for Laughs festival
In July 2016, Blake Griffin made his comedy debut hosting the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal.
November 5, 2016: Season-High Points and Clippers' Strong Start
On November 5, 2016, Blake Griffin scored a season-high 28 points in a 116–92 win over the San Antonio Spurs, helping the Clippers start the season 5–1.
December 19, 2016: Ruled Out with Knee Surgery
On December 19, 2016, Blake Griffin was ruled out until some point in January after requiring minor surgery on his right knee.
2016: Acting Debut
In 2016, Blake Griffin made his acting debut in the Broad City episode "B&B-NYC" and appeared in The Whitney Cummings comedy The Female Brain.
January 24, 2017: Returns to Action After Knee Surgery
On January 24, 2017, Blake Griffin returned to action, scoring 12 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, after recovering from minor surgery on his right knee.
February 26, 2017: New Season High in 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 Remainder of Playoffs
On April 22, 2017, Blake Griffin was ruled out for the remainder of the 2017 NBA Playoffs with an injury to the plantar plate of his right big toe.
July 19, 2017: Re-Signs with Clippers
On July 19, 2017, Blake Griffin re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers to a five-year, $173 million contract.
November 22, 2017: Triple-Double Performance
On November 22, 2017, Blake Griffin recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 116–103 win over the Atlanta Hawks, helping the Clippers end 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 after sustaining an MCL sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers.
2017: Contract End
In 2012, Blake Griffin signed a contract extension to keep him under contract until the end of the 2017-18 season.
January 2018: Traded to Detroit Pistons
In January 2018, Blake Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons from the Los Angeles Clippers.
January 29, 2018: Traded to Detroit Pistons
On January 29, 2018, Blake Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons along with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson.
March 20, 2018: Near Triple-Double Performance
On March 20, 2018, Blake Griffin nearly achieved a triple-double with 26 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in a 115–88 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 a 133–132 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
2019: Pledge to Little Caesars Arena Staff
Blake Griffin pledged $100,000 to the staff of Little Caesars Arena who were unable to work during the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
2019: Appearance on Comedy Central Roast
In 2019, Blake Griffin appeared as a roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin.
January 7, 2020: Second Surgery on Left Knee
On January 7, 2020, after playing 18 games with the Pistons, Blake Griffin underwent 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 Little Caesars Arena who were unable to work during the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
October 1, 2020: Double Cross with Blake Griffin announcement
On October 1, 2020, it was announced that Blake Griffin would host and present Double Cross with Blake Griffin, a hidden camera television series.
2020: Appearance on The Eric Andre Show
In 2020, Blake Griffin appeared on the 10th episode of season 5 of The Eric Andre Show alongside Stormy Daniels.
February 15, 2021: Last Game for Pistons
On February 15, 2021, Blake Griffin played his last game for the Detroit Pistons as he was looking to be traded or bought out by the team.
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.
March 19, 2021: Double Cross with Blake Griffin premiere
On March 19, 2021, Double Cross with Blake Griffin premiered on TruTV.
August 9, 2021: Re-signed with the Nets
On August 9, 2021, Blake 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 104–124 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, Blake Griffin signed a 1-year deal with the Boston Celtics for the veteran's minimum salary and chose No. 91 in honor of Dennis Rodman.
2023: Blake Griffin Retired
In 2023, Blake Griffin retired from professional basketball after playing with the Boston Celtics.
April 16, 2024: Retirement Announcement
On April 16, 2024, Blake Griffin announced his retirement from professional basketball.
2025: The Simpsons Voice Acting Role
In 2025, Blake Griffin, along with Andrew Luck and Megan Rapinoe, voiced themselves in The Simpsons's "Full Heart, Empty Pool" episode, participating in Homer Simpson's "noodleball" tournament.
2025: NBA on Prime Video panelist
Starting with the 2025–26 season, Blake Griffin is a panelist on NBA on Prime Video's studio coverage, along with host, Taylor Rooks, Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash and Udonis Haslem.
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