Blake Griffin Retires from NBA After 14 Seasons
Former Sixth-Time All-Star Announces Decision
Griffin Last Played for Boston Celtics in 2022-23 Season
Blake Griffin, the six-time NBA All-Star, has announced his retirement from the league after a 14-year career. The 35-year-old forward, who last played for the Boston Celtics in the 2022-23 season, made the announcement via social media on Tuesday.
Griffin, who was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA Draft, was a key member of the team's resurgence in the early 2010s. He was named to the All-NBA Team three times and the All-Defensive Team once during his time with the Clippers.
In 2018, Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons, where he spent four seasons before being traded to the Celtics in 2022. Griffin averaged 15.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over the course of his career.
Griffin's retirement marks the end of an era for the NBA. He was one of the most dynamic and exciting players in the league during his prime, and his impact on the game will be felt for years to come.
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