Blake Griffin's injuries took away his explosiveness. He settles for alot of jumpers now. I remember back then before the injuries. He's relentless inside the paint and not afraid of the contacts.
Not quite, he has been playing regular seasons like that but goes back his way in the playoffs, but with all the injuries and early exits, we just haven’t seen him playing during playoffs that much. But if you go watch the last few years when he is not injured, he plays differently and more aggressive. But he needs to play like that on some regular season games as well, he needs a better balance between preserving himself and calling the ball and being a leader when the team needs.
Somewhat true, but more so because of the personnel he had around him imo. SVG refused to start any shooters around him other than Bullock. So when the defense doesn't have to guard Stanley Johnson, Ish, Smith, or Drummond on the perimeter, they can just pack the paint and make Griffin into a jumpshooter. That was a big reason why he took so many 3s with the Pistons. Casey plans to spread the court around him and use him as a point-forward though, so I think he will be playing in the paint more next year.
I think it was SVG bad offense that didn't know how to utilize Griffin skillset. SVG should have let Kennard be the PG. That way defenses couldn't sag on him. This year will see a better Griffin. Rumor is Kennard will be playing more PG this year.
it's not like he isn't still one of the best dunkers in the game either. He just isn't quite the physical specimen that he once was. he has become so skilled though. there is nothing missing from his game right now.
I can’t believe I just watched a nearly ten minute video of Blake Griffin highlights that only had 4 dunks... it just shows how he’s developed his shot so well and he doesn’t have to purely rely on his athleticism and dunking ability. I think he’s super underrated, and if you’re not counting Giannis as a Power Forward, I think Blake’s a top 3 or four PF
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Ishada Blackman because they're two of the best bigs at their positions, it's not the same as pelicans move having the best 4 & 5 in the league on their team. But a similar move none the less but we can go with explosive if you like.
DeAndre Page they need a better 3. Kennard at the two and Reggie at the 1 they’re fine, but bullock shouldn’t be starting. Too one dimensional. Need a guy that can get his own shot at that spot. I really wish they could get Rudy gay. He’d fit them perfectly. They’d need to move Jon leuer and that horrible contract which is impossible, so unfortunately they’re stuck where they are. As long as reggie doesn’t do hero ball shit, he’s a good player. But if he’s having an off night, he compounds it by trying to dribble and shoot his way out of it instead of getting other guys the chance to create. That’s why pistons fans are so frustrated with him. He’ll have good games then just look like a dude that thinks he’s Kobe but he’s really Shumpert.
With Blake, Reggie, and Luke they already have 3 guys who can create. They need shooters to space the court or they'll be no room for any of them to dribble. Dre can't shoot and Reggie is an average shooter at best. Bullock is the perfect role player compliment for this starting lineup.
Randy Randerson 100% FALSE.😀😀😀😀 Reggie Jackson misses games because of ASTHMA. Time to add a 3-point shooting-style point guard. That's how you compliment a lineup with 2 BIGS.
Blake Griffin was obviously much more than a high flying dunk machine..... A terrific handle with the ball, runs the court very well for 6-9 250, very strong physically and can make plays for others with his passing ability. The only knock on his game might be his defense and inconsistency rebounding.
Pistons stay healthy... They'll make the playoffs... Starting 5 should be Jackson, Bullocks, Johnson (if only for defensive purposes), Blake, and Drummond.... They need to greatly upgrade the bench tho
So underrated now jus because he don't do those flashy dunks no more. After injuries he lost his athleticism but hes a way better shooter n passer now. Pistons got a future.
Boogie Cousins was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans after the All-Star Break last season, it knocked New Orleans off stride for a playoff seed 😄😄😄. It takes time for 2 BIGS ( PF & Center) to gel together = full Training Camp.
DeAndre Page what? The pelicans made the playoffs and as an underdog beat the blazers. Cousins was out but if anything that only proves it’s possible to go in and out of chemistry and be ok.
蔡岳勋 I miss the old Blake but I love the new Blake at the same time if he still had he’s athleticism before the injuries and his shooting now it’d be awesome
So impressive how much he's improved his shooting form over the years. Used to be a total stiff, now on some shots he's proper wet. Smart move too, it'll extend his career significantly once his athtleticism further declines.
Those highlights are all against tanking teams.. Give me a real opposition and you'll not see griffin that much, still i appreciate his adaptation to the game and he shows really good things.. Let's see if the pistons make it to the play offs this year
All he needs to do is go to his left in the post more. So many times he just tries to bully his way right and the guy pulls the chair on him and he slips and falls. If he worked on a spin from right to left, he’d get a lot more quality looks. He can even go back to his right off the spin with an up and under, but he needs to keep them somewhat guessing.
I know this is random but do y’all see how much bigger Blake’s Calf’s got compared to 2 Season’s ago? His Arm’s Low-Key got bigger to. #Stronger&Smarter
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savage 7ecneek They are both athletic face up players capable of spotting up or making plays. Blake is better play maker and scorer. Gordon is more athletic,better rebounder and miles ahead as a defender. They shoot same % from the field and from 3 Pretty similar if you ask me Blake only averaged 2 more points in Detroit than Gordon in 2 more minutes.
whita998 Yea He's Not That Athletic Anymore In Games...YET TO SEE A POSTER! AND SINCE I'M SUCH A HUGE PISTONS FAN AND I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FRANCHISE TO GET BETTER IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, I WANT BLAKE TO START TRYING!!
His shot got so much better
solo dolo he has a three ball
Blake Griffin's injuries took away his explosiveness. He settles for alot of jumpers now. I remember back then before the injuries. He's relentless inside the paint and not afraid of the contacts.
Hold this L um no he’s forced to stretch the floor especially with Drummond in the paint all day
Not quite, he has been playing regular seasons like that but goes back his way in the playoffs, but with all the injuries and early exits, we just haven’t seen him playing during playoffs that much. But if you go watch the last few years when he is not injured, he plays differently and more aggressive. But he needs to play like that on some regular season games as well, he needs a better balance between preserving himself and calling the ball and being a leader when the team needs.
Somewhat true, but more so because of the personnel he had around him imo. SVG refused to start any shooters around him other than Bullock. So when the defense doesn't have to guard Stanley Johnson, Ish, Smith, or Drummond on the perimeter, they can just pack the paint and make Griffin into a jumpshooter. That was a big reason why he took so many 3s with the Pistons. Casey plans to spread the court around him and use him as a point-forward though, so I think he will be playing in the paint more next year.
I think it was SVG bad offense that didn't know how to utilize Griffin skillset. SVG should have let Kennard be the PG. That way defenses couldn't sag on him. This year will see a better Griffin. Rumor is Kennard will be playing more PG this year.
Yeah I kinda miss seeing that explosive dunking griffin
Why do people think since he’s not dunking a lot means he got worse he literally developed all areas of his game and is more efficient 🤔
it's not like he isn't still one of the best dunkers in the game either. He just isn't quite the physical specimen that he once was. he has become so skilled though. there is nothing missing from his game right now.
Blake is powerguard, his ball handling is crazy he got that shot creator feel to him
Damn, the memories....
Don’t worry kid, we’re better without him... trust me
ERIK 2k You’re a clippers fan? I don’t think I would’ve told anybody that
He gets injured too much. There would be no such thing as injuries, I would keep Blake.
ERIK 2k
Of course
Tho tobais Harris is a soft nba player tho
I can’t believe I just watched a nearly ten minute video of Blake Griffin highlights that only had 4 dunks... it just shows how he’s developed his shot so well and he doesn’t have to purely rely on his athleticism and dunking ability. I think he’s super underrated, and if you’re not counting Giannis as a Power Forward, I think Blake’s a top 3 or four PF
Inside and outside scorer! 👌
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bstraight84 nah Walker wants to Detroit so would be amazing and LeBron might come here it would be legendary
If we trade Reggie and get a healthy point guard + easy east we can compete
Blake has got more pullup threes than dunks nowadays. Nice.
I think Pistons should pursue a Kemba Walker trade, add him to their twin towers duo.
Deon Williams that’s what I’m saying I would like lillard but that seems like a stretch
Kenny bolo Man that would be awesome. But your right that one might be a stretch. I don’t think Detroit has enough to make that deal.
are you calling them twin towers because they are both tall? Or because they are tall and explosive 😂😂
Ishada Blackman because they're two of the best bigs at their positions, it's not the same as pelicans move having the best 4 & 5 in the league on their team. But a similar move none the less but we can go with explosive if you like.
Deon Williams you didn’t get the joke, did you......
Griffin has extended his range to behind the 3-point line 😄😄😄.
A BIG GUARD would perfect now for the Detroit Pistons at point guard position.
DeAndre Page they need a better 3. Kennard at the two and Reggie at the 1 they’re fine, but bullock shouldn’t be starting. Too one dimensional. Need a guy that can get his own shot at that spot. I really wish they could get Rudy gay. He’d fit them perfectly. They’d need to move Jon leuer and that horrible contract which is impossible, so unfortunately they’re stuck where they are. As long as reggie doesn’t do hero ball shit, he’s a good player. But if he’s having an off night, he compounds it by trying to dribble and shoot his way out of it instead of getting other guys the chance to create. That’s why pistons fans are so frustrated with him. He’ll have good games then just look like a dude that thinks he’s Kobe but he’s really Shumpert.
With Blake, Reggie, and Luke they already have 3 guys who can create. They need shooters to space the court or they'll be no room for any of them to dribble. Dre can't shoot and Reggie is an average shooter at best. Bullock is the perfect role player compliment for this starting lineup.
Randy Randerson 100% FALSE.😀😀😀😀
Reggie Jackson misses games because of ASTHMA.
Time to add a 3-point shooting-style point guard.
That's how you compliment a lineup with 2 BIGS.
Blake Griffin was obviously much more than a high flying dunk machine..... A terrific handle with the ball, runs the court very well for 6-9 250, very strong physically and can make plays for others with his passing ability. The only knock on his game might be his defense and inconsistency rebounding.
I miss his monster slams so bad
Pistons stay healthy... They'll make the playoffs... Starting 5 should be Jackson, Bullocks, Johnson (if only for defensive purposes), Blake, and Drummond.... They need to greatly upgrade the bench tho
Jacob Smith i would star luke at the 2 and bullock at the 3 because stanley cant shoot even though he is a great defender
Under rated passer
So underrated now jus because he don't do those flashy dunks no more. After injuries he lost his athleticism but hes a way better shooter n passer now. Pistons got a future.
Boogie Cousins was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans after the All-Star Break last season, it knocked New Orleans off stride for a playoff seed 😄😄😄.
It takes time for 2 BIGS ( PF & Center) to gel together = full Training Camp.
DeAndre Page what? The pelicans made the playoffs and as an underdog beat the blazers. Cousins was out but if anything that only proves it’s possible to go in and out of chemistry and be ok.
Adam R not saying I agree to his point, but boogie was traded last yr before the Allstar game and that yr they didn’t ,are the playoffs
Adam R Boogie Cousins joined New Orleans LAST YEAR.😀😀😀
Right after the All-Star Break = Non-Playoff Season for New Orleans
Beast of the east
7:41 back in the days he would've gone for a poster
so sad that the flying lion doesn't fly anymore
蔡岳勋 I miss the old Blake but I love the new Blake at the same time if he still had he’s athleticism before the injuries and his shooting now it’d be awesome
I've waited for the dunk but it was little shocky...
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LAC's real meritorious person.
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A gift from the Western Conference.
Blake Griffin will have a FULL TRAINING CAMP with Detroit now.
So impressive how much he's improved his shooting form over the years. Used to be a total stiff, now on some shots he's proper wet. Smart move too, it'll extend his career significantly once his athtleticism further declines.
Those highlights are all against tanking teams.. Give me a real opposition and you'll not see griffin that much, still i appreciate his adaptation to the game and he shows really good things.. Let's see if the pistons make it to the play offs this year
He Needs To Be More Assertive
All he needs to do is go to his left in the post more. So many times he just tries to bully his way right and the guy pulls the chair on him and he slips and falls. If he worked on a spin from right to left, he’d get a lot more quality looks. He can even go back to his right off the spin with an up and under, but he needs to keep them somewhat guessing.
I know this is random but do y’all see how much bigger Blake’s Calf’s got compared to 2 Season’s ago? His Arm’s Low-Key got bigger to. #Stronger&Smarter
blake is playing professional now, all players know that if you got injured 💰 will fade play safe and pro
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Blake and Drummond are good but now we need a new point guard hopefully Kemba
Ish Smith is too little for STARTING SPOT, but solid against other 2nd Unit guards.
An UPGRADE at 1st Unit PG is needed that can stay healthy.
Blake went to the most over rated to the most under rated of in the league in one season
No HL with the Clips? Hehe...
They need a star SF
Pistons needs a good pg to handle the call
This guy is going be the reason why we’re ass the next 5 yrs. WATCH!
A_BruhMan y’all were ass 5 years before shut tf up
i thouht blake stopped going to the rim so much because of all the flagrant fouls they used on him when he tried?
Blake played with anger after that trade! 😂 Clippers did get better without him tho, and would've made the playoffs if the whole team wasn't injured.
I could argue that the Pistons would have made the playoffs without the injuries too.
It's not like he can't dunk anymore bc he can
Jerami Grant please
+El Cajon I will soon
Thanks can you please make an attempt for Andre Roberson offensive and defensive highlights also only if you can
El Cajon did u just say andre roberson offense??? 😂😂😂😂
pray for gasol blake always posterize him 😂
Almost reminiscent of a poor man's older version of LeBron James......
He is basically Aaron Gordon now
Danny Avila TF?? HE'S WAYYYY BETTER!
bstraight84 As a scorer and playmaker yes...Gordon is much better at everything else and im not hating.Blake is not as athletic as he used to be.
Danny Avila better as a scorer and playmaker.....what else does Aaron got.....If hes "basically Aaron Gordon"
savage 7ecneek They are both athletic face up players capable of spotting up or making plays.
Blake is better play maker and scorer.
Gordon is more athletic,better rebounder and miles ahead as a defender.
They shoot same % from the field and from 3
Pretty similar if you ask me Blake only averaged 2 more points in Detroit than Gordon in 2 more minutes.
Bully 😤
BUST
fifth(?)
Fifth what
Looks like he's lost passion for the game honestly just doing it for the paycheck
whita998 nigga what
Kenny bolo lmao it happens with a lot of players it isn’t hard to tell
whita998 Yea He's Not That Athletic Anymore In Games...YET TO SEE A POSTER! AND SINCE I'M SUCH A HUGE PISTONS FAN AND I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FRANCHISE TO GET BETTER IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, I WANT BLAKE TO START TRYING!!
bstraight84 for real he’s just like Dwight Howard once the athleticism is gone he’s j like fuck it I’m not gonna improve any other part of my game
whita998 except the fact that since he isn't as athletic he's developing a pretty reliable jumper... much unlike Dwight
Theres no more cp3 to assist and carry him..