The Griffin File
- First overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft
- Six NBA All-Star selections, 2011-2015, 2019
- Three All-NBA Second Team selections, 2012-2014
- Two All-NBA Third Team selections, 2015, 2019
- Won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, 2011
- Member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team, 2011
- Won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, 2011
- Named the National college player of the year, 2009
- Led the NCAA in rebounds, 2009
- Won the Big 12 Player of the Year, 2009
- Estimated to have earned upwards of $258 million in NBA contracts
Blake Griffin's Second Career
Blake Griffin was the literal poster child of those Lob City Los Angeles Clippers, dunking his way to several All-NBA teams and six All-Star selections. He's an easy vote for the Hall of Fame. But what about life after basketball?
Many NBA greats are perfectly content fading into the background surrounded by unimaginable luxuries and unforgettable legacies. Others go on to coach or, regrettable, run professional teams. Griffin has his eyes on a separate spotlight: comedy.
Griffin has long admired the comedy scene. It's something he's pursued around the late night circuit of Los Angeles and gone viral for multiple times. For years, even after leaving the Clippers, he's made comedy connections and tried out new material on various forums.
Griffin isn't like other athletes-turned-entertainers. He's actually good at it.
The power forward has hosted shows, collaborated with names like Will Ferrell and Betsy Koch, and even interned for "Funny Or Die."
Don't be surprised if you see more of Griffin once he hangs up the basketball shoes for good.