Blake Griffin

Birth Name:

Blake Austin Griffin

Birth Place:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Was named the 2009 Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year
Played basketball for the University of Oklahoma for two seasons
Is the younger brother of fellow professional basketball player Taylor Griffen
In 2009, he was selected as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft
While growing up, he played on the same AAU basketball team as fellow professional player Xavier Henry
Quote: "I'm more than blessed to be able to play a P․E․ sport for money․ That's what it is, when you break it down․"
Binge watched the "Game of Thrones" series for about a week after the Los Angeles Clippers were bounced out of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2014
Converted the wine cellar in the basement of his Los Angeles home into a trophy-case room
Was a childhood friend of professional football player Sam Bradford
Was featured on the cover of the video game "NCAA Basketball 10․"

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