Recently, Griffin's departure from Detroit has stunned many of his fans. However, he averaged 21.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game for the Pistons, still at the level of the league's top big forward. Do you know these things about Griffin, of his?
First, only four players in NBA history have averaged 21 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists per game in their careers, and Griffin is one of them.
The four players are Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Larry Bird and Griffin.
In those eight seasons with the Clippers, he missed 26.8 percent of the regular season
Third, Griffin got all the first votes in his rookie season
Since the 21st century, only Griffin and later Lillard have won the first place vote of all the best rookies. The best rookie is voted for by sports journalists, with each judge voting for the first, second and third place players. Players will receive 5 points for each first-place ballot, 3 points for the second-place vote and 1 point for the third-place vote.
In the movie "Broad City", Griffin appeared naked
Griffin's brother Taylor Griffin won the NBDL championship for the Warriors
In 2015, Taylor Griffin won the championship for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden State Warriors' subordinate team in NBDL. Taylor Griffin played for the NBA Suns, averaging 1.3 points and 0.3 rebounds in four minutes per game.
Griffin has never played an official game for the United States
Griffin was twice called up to the U.S. National Team, but both withdrew due to injuries. He missed the 2014 Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics.
NBA sponsor Kia once asked Griffin why he named his son "Ford"
At the 2011 dunk contest, Griffin spanned the NBA's then-sponsor, Kia Motors. But after his son was born, he named him "Ford" (ford). To this end, Kia Motors has also been specifically inquired.