About a month or two into the season, Blake Griffin became the NBA’s most exciting player. His high wire act had fans buzzing the entire season. But to his credit, he’s not just a dunker. You don’t average 22 and 12 by being just a dunker. Nor do you win Rookie of the Year…
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin will be named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Wednesday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly on the announcement.
The Clippers on Tuesday announced a news conference for the presentation of a major NBA award.
The high-flying rookie from Oklahoma had one of the best rookie season’s in NBA history. He averaged 22.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
The 6-foot-10 power forward made the West All-Star team, becoming the first rookie All-Star in eight years, since Yao Ming in 2003, and even won the dunk contest in front of his Staples Center fans with an iconic dunk while flying over a car.
Read more about Blake’s award via ESPN.com
