Blake Griffin Bids Farewell to the NBA: A Career That Eclipsed “Lob City” and Left a Lasting Legacy.

After a 14-year career in the NBA, Blake Griffin announced his retirement on Tuesday. Throughout his time in the league, he achieved six All-Star selections and even won Rookie of the Year honors. In a social media post, Griffin expressed his gratitude for every moment of his career.

Griffin was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2009. Despite facing adversity early on with a knee injury that kept him out of his first season, he bounced back and was named the Rookie of the Year in 2011. His electrifying dunks and plays helped revitalize the Clippers franchise, earning them the nickname “Lob City.”

As Griffin’s athleticism declined and injuries began to take a toll, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons during the 2018 season. However, he adapted his game to incorporate a reliable 3-point shot and earned his sixth All-Star Game selection in the 2018-19 season. He averaged 24.5 points and 7.5 rebounds that season.

Griffin had stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics before ultimately deciding to retire. Throughout his career, he averaged 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds. He finished third in MVP voting in the 2013-14 season, behind Kevin Durant and LeBron James.

In his retirement announcement, Griffin expressed gratitude for both the highs and lows of his career, including the wins, losses, injuries, and lessons learned.

He thanked his family, friends, fans, teammates, coaches