Glen Davis critiques Blake Griffin's reliance on athleticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Glen Davis, a former teammate of Blake Griffin on the Los Angeles Clippers, shared critical views on Griffin’s career, stating that much of his success hinged on his athleticism. Davis pointed out that once Griffin's explosiveness diminished due to age and injuries, his effectiveness waned significantly. While acknowledging Griffin's skills in passing and perimeter shooting, Davis emphasized that these adjustments did not compensate for the loss of his physical gifts. The comments have sparked discussions about Griffin's legacy as a player who was once seen as a cornerstone of the league.
- •Glen Davis played with Blake Griffin during the 2014-15 NBA season.
- •Davis believes Griffin's athleticism was crucial to his early success.
- •He suggests that Griffin's effectiveness declined significantly after losing athleticism.
- •Despite injuries, Griffin adapted by improving his passing and shooting.
- •Davis argues that these changes were insufficient to maintain Griffin's previous impact.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Glen Davis Says Blake Griffin Was Nothing Without His Athleticism
"Blake Griffin built his early NBA reputation on power, speed and above-the-rim play. He could explode to the basket, finish through contact and make plays that turned him into one of the league’s biggest young stars. But one former teammate has a much harsher view of what made Griffin successful. Glen Davis believes too much [...]
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