Blake Griffin announced his retirement after more than a decade as a pro basketball player.
Adam Glanzman/Getty Images officially announced his retirement from basketball Tuesday morning, making a post on social media as he reflected on his 13-year career. Griffin posted on both Instagram and X , where he expressed his gratitude for being able to play basketball at the highest level, while also thanking his family and agent who helped him along the way.
Griffin was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, but didn't play his rookie season until the following year due to a stress fracture he suffered in his knee in L.A.'s final preseason game. When Griffin returned healthy for the 2010-11 season, he immediately made an impact, averaging 22.5 points, 12.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and shooting 50.6% from the field.
When healthy, Griffin was one of the most dominant forwards during his era, and his elite athleticism was constantly on display. However, injuries did zap away some of those jaw-dropping dunks as the years went on, which Griffin was also thankful for in his retirement letter.
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