Courtside: Griffin in playoff spotlight
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The scrutiny Blake Griffin had to endure and the hard fouls he was forced to absorb will pale in comparison to what awaits the L.A. Clipper.
The NBA’s second season will begin this weekend, a time when legacies are made, when players get exposed, when reputations are formed.
No player will be under the microscope more than Griffin, no player worth watching than this second-year dunk machine who has taken more shots to his body in recent weeks than he’s taken shots from the field.
All the predictable storylines, ranging from LeBron James’ ability to rebound from last year’s final flop, the legitimacy of Dallas’ title defence, the longevity of Boston’s run, whether San Antonio can summon one more championship bid to Kobe Bryant’s pursuit of that elusive sixth ring are each compelling, but Griffin’s story will be the exception.
The basketball world will now witness just how mentally and physically tough Griffin is in a setting where no player is exempt.
Source: London Free Press