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  • Moses Shuttlesworth
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    • Aug 2006
    • 9435

    #16
    Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

    The reason he looks so good is because he works tremendously hard in his free time to get better. I don't remember who said it, I think it was one of his coaches who said Blake is the hardest working player he has ever seen. I'm sure in five years he'll be unstoppable on both offense and defense.

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    • Yeah...THAT Guy
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      • Dec 2006
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      #17
      Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

      22/12 is already an amazing combination. Points and rebounds per game wise, that might be his peak, but there's still plenty of room in his game to grow. Mid-range jumper, having any sort of free throw shot (Am I wrong or does he make Shaq look good?), more polished post game, better defense, etc. He can improve, I'm just not sure it will show in his PPG and RPG averages.
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      • st0rmb11
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        • Nov 2008
        • 5167

        #18
        Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

        that's what I meant and should have said. is he peaking statistically? I hope he doesn't waste his athleticism and never seemingly further his basketball skills (looking at you Dwight......), but it's not inconceivable that he won't improve. a world class athlete, with no real reason to improve his game because he is averaging 22-12 already. if the wrong people get in his ear, I could see him never improving his skills.

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        • ParisB
          MVP
          • Jan 2010
          • 1699

          #19
          Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

          If you guys see his workout videos after he first got drafted by the Clips, you will be amazed. The guy is a training machine, reminded me of that big Russian guy in the Rocky movies. Haha. He's got the total work ethic.

          His game will continue to expand.

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          • Fiasco West
            MVP
            • Oct 2008
            • 2820

            #20
            Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

            Originally posted by samtw324
            The dude barely has any post moves and he already is averaging 21-12. Some of it may be because of the absence of Kaman.

            If he can continue working on post moves, improve his three some, and throughout the years he'll become a better defender from experience.

            So, no.
            Yeah but we've been saying the same stuff about Dwight. "If he can develop some post moves..." for a while now. It's not that easy...although I think there is no way he doesn't improve, even if he improves marginally (adding a consistent mid range shot) it will go a long way.

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            • KG
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              • Sep 2005
              • 17583

              #21
              Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

              Originally posted by Vince
              Call me crazy, but he looks a lot like Karl Malone when he first came into the league.

              Forget Amare, Blake is physically at a higher level now than Amare was when he can into the league (I'm talking in terms of strength).

              I don't think there are many 4's that can match his type of strength and athleticism..It's very scary.

              Please please, no injuries to this dude. He is a joy to watch.
              Much more agile than Karl ever was. Blake's footwork is already one of the best in the league at his position. I see him fine tuning that mid-range J and learning to play a lil more under control (not saying he is OC, maybe less reckless)
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              • ParisB
                MVP
                • Jan 2010
                • 1699

                #22
                Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

                Originally posted by Fiasco West
                Yeah but we've been saying the same stuff about Dwight. "If he can develop some post moves..." for a while now. It's not that easy...although I think there is no way he doesn't improve, even if he improves marginally (adding a consistent mid range shot) it will go a long way.
                Just because we've been saying that about Dwight, doesn't mean anything in regards to Blake. Bottom line, lots of guys DO in fact improve their games (look at Rose), so I don't understand how you can pick one guy that hasn't and say Blake will be like him.

                With that said, Griffin has tremendous footwork and body coordination. Don't be fooled by his godly explosiveness and athleticism. The guy plays a fundamental game at his core and his mechanics are great. For example, his FT% is a bit low, but he has good mechanics. There's NO reason to think his game won't improve or continue to grow, especially if you saw his offseason workout videos and while rehabbing his knee.

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                • dragonyeuw
                  Rookie
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 122

                  #23
                  Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

                  Not even close to peaking. He's still learning to play the game at this level, frankly. Right now he's dominant just off physical superiority, wait until he learns the nuances and veteran tricks of the trade. The guy's going to be a monster.

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                  • BATMON
                    Banned
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 1445

                    #24
                    Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

                    Originally posted by KG
                    Blake's footwork is already one of the best in the league at his position.
                    A two year player's FOOTWORK is one of the BEST compared to:

                    Tim Duncan
                    Kevin Garnett
                    Pau Gasol
                    Zach Randolph
                    Elton Brand
                    Paul Milsap
                    Carlos Boozer
                    Glen Davis
                    Al Harrington
                    Al Jefferson
                    Josh Smith
                    Dirk Nowitzki
                    Luis Scola
                    Amare STAT

                    He's leapfrogged over the many PF because he dunks alot?

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                    • Angel_Fan
                      MVP
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 980

                      #25
                      Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

                      Ive been to three Clipper games this year and have watched a bunch on tv and can easily say that this guy will get better. You have to see this guy in person, he is an absolute monster.

                      Like what the other poster's have said, his free throws, which he has been working a ton on, will improve with time. His jumper is not pretty at all and needs a lot more work. I can count on one hand the amount of jump shots I have seen him sink.

                      If you watch the games, he is putting up crazy numbers by scoring a majority of his points in transition and put backs. Once he gets more consistent with his free throws and begins knocking down jumpers, he will be unstoppable. No way is he close to peaking.
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                      • jeebs9
                        Fear is the Unknown
                        • Oct 2008
                        • 47568

                        #26
                        Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

                        Peaking... He has so much more to improve on. Once he gets a consistent jumper and hits more free throws.. look out... Amare 2.0
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                        • NDAlum
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                          • Jun 2010
                          • 11453

                          #27
                          Re: Is Blake Griffin Peaking?

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