Former No. 1 pick Blake Griffin retires after 14 seasons
by Deadspin
Deadspin— Former Oklahoma star and No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Blake Griffin retired after 14 seasons on Tuesday. Griffin announced his retirement on social media, expressing how appreciative he was despite the ups and downs throughout his career. "I'm thankful for every single moment — not just the good ones: the wins, the awards, the dunks, and the memorable times spent with family, friends, fans, teammates, and coaches," he wrote. He continued: "I'm equally thankful for the not-so-good moments: the...
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TMZ—Blake Griffin Announces Retirement From NBA After 14 Seasons. NBA star Blake Griffin is calling it a career after 14 seasons announcing his retirement in a heartfelt post on Tuesday. The 35-year-old forward was the first overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft spending 7 1/2 seasons with the LA Clippers,…
KSBW—Blake Griffin retires from NBA after 14-year career. Blake Griffin has announced his retirement after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory.