I love watching the NBA, it truly is exciting. As dynamic as Clippers forward Blake Griffin is (and he is), this guy is an absolute beast. Proving that once again on Monday against the Indiana Pacers as he dropped 47 points, the most for a rookie since Shaquille O'Neal back in 1993. I hear so many say how he's the best power forward, or how they haven't seen anybody this good since Karl Malone, hello Tim Duncan was pretty good. This isn't an argument for Duncan, as it is that I'm not ready to give Griffin that title as of yet.
Lets face it folks, Griffin has played half a season so far, I'm looking for consistency & longevity. Lets see what griffin does in 2 years, 3 years from now. He could be better, he could be stagnant, or dare I say it, could be worse?
I think we as society or media are so quick to crown the next big thing, that we don't give it time to see if it can even develop into that next big thing. Griffin has alot of years ahead of him, so time will tell. Forwards like Tim Duncan, & Karl Malone have bodies of work to back up their crowns as best power forwards. Griffin does have the tools necessary to achieve a big goal such as that, until then lets just watch, observe & enjoy the excitement that is Blake Griffin or as he is commonly known as "The Blake Show".
Make no mistake about it once Griffin's contract is up, he'll be free to contend for titles with a team that has a purpose for winning. And winning titles is another great way to solidify your legacy as the best power forward in the game, ask Tim Duncan. Let's allow Griffin to continue to grow & find his way. I will say this, stay out of this monster's way, he will hit you head on. Looks to be an exciting season, specifically for Blake Griffin, and yes I'm calling it 2010-2011 Rookie of The Year.
Beast, definitely. Best? you're right, people are quick to crow players, as we have seen Lebron James get crowed the best player since Michael Jordan. Well although he has a couple of MVP titles under his belt, he is still not a champion. And you make a great point with the championship will put you in another category for best player at that position. As for "The Blake Show" we'll wait and see. He is talented and dynamic, but right again, he's only a rookie. Sophomore slumps often hit players and that "huge contract pressure" some don't live up to. But for now, let's just sit back and enjoy the rookie of the year talent. (I'm right there with you.)
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