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Meet new Piston Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of a blockbuster deal with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson in return for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley and Boban Marjanovic along with a first-round pick in 2018.
Blake Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons as part of a blockbuster deal with Willie Reed and Brice Johnson in return for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley and Boban Marjanovic along with a first-round pick in 2018.
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Blake Griffin is in his eighth NBA season. He's played 504 games, averaging 35.1 minutes.
Blake Griffin is in his eighth NBA season. He's played 504 games, averaging 35.1 minutes.
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Russell Westbrook (0) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Blake Griffin (32) of the Los Angeles Clippers collide in Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Western Conference semifinals. The Clippers fell to the Thunder 4-2 in the series.
Russell Westbrook (0) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Blake Griffin (32) of the Los Angeles Clippers collide in Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Western Conference semifinals. The Clippers fell to the Thunder 4-2 in the series.
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Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers slam dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in October 2015.
Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers slam dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in October 2015.
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Blake Griffin had one of his best seasons in 2013-14, averaging 24.1 points and 9.5 rebounds.
Blake Griffin had one of his best seasons in 2013-14, averaging 24.1 points and 9.5 rebounds.
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Professional dancer Witney Carson, left; and Blake Griffin attend the Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular in March 2016.
Professional dancer Witney Carson, left; and Blake Griffin attend the Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular in March 2016.
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Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers debuts the new jersey during the unveiling of the New NBA Partnership with Nike in September 2017 in Los Angeles.
Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers debuts the new jersey during the unveiling of the New NBA Partnership with Nike in September 2017 in Los Angeles.
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Blake Griffin and Jimmy O. Yang attend the premiere of OBB Pictures and go90's 'The 5th Quarter' at United Talent Agency in November 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
Blake Griffin and Jimmy O. Yang attend the premiere of OBB Pictures and go90's 'The 5th Quarter' at United Talent Agency in November 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Blake Griffin attends the PBA Chris Paul Celebrity Invitational Bowling Tournament at Lucky Strike Lanes at L.A. Live on January 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images For Professional Bowlers Association)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Blake Griffin attends the PBA Chris Paul Celebrity Invitational Bowling Tournament at Lucky Strike Lanes at L.A. Live on January 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images For Professional Bowlers Association)
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Caron Butler and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers sit on the bench in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA playoffs.
Caron Butler and Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers sit on the bench in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals of the 2012 NBA playoffs.
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Blake Griffin's career has been beset by numerous injuries, including a torn left quad (2015) and right knee surgery (2016). He was suffered a concussion this month.
Blake Griffin's career has been beset by numerous injuries, including a torn left quad (2015) and right knee surgery (2016). He was suffered a concussion this month.
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Blake Griffin attends the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont's Bar Marmont in December 2014 in Hollywood, California.
Blake Griffin attends the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont's Bar Marmont in December 2014 in Hollywood, California.
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Blake Griffin of the Western Conference posts up Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and the Eastern Conference in the first half of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game. Griffin was five-time consecutive All-Star (2010-15).
Blake Griffin of the Western Conference posts up Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics and the Eastern Conference in the first half of the 2011 NBA All-Star Game. Griffin was five-time consecutive All-Star (2010-15).
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NBA player Blake Griffin accepts the ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete at The 2011 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre.
NBA player Blake Griffin accepts the ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete at The 2011 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre.
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Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball as his elbow hangs on the rim in the 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Saturday Night. Blake won the contest.
Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks the ball as his elbow hangs on the rim in the 2011 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Saturday Night. Blake won the contest.
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Blake Griffin accepts the Rookie of the Year award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios in June 2011.
Blake Griffin accepts the Rookie of the Year award onstage during Spike TV's 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios in June 2011.
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Blake Griffin is congratulated by members of his entourage after being selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2009 NBA Draft.
Blake Griffin is congratulated by members of his entourage after being selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2009 NBA Draft.
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Blake Griffin starred at Oklahoma for two seasons 2007-09 where he averaged 18.8 points and 11.8 rebounds.
Blake Griffin starred at Oklahoma for two seasons 2007-09 where he averaged 18.8 points and 11.8 rebounds.
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