It’s official: Blake Griffin was named the NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday.
Blake Griffin Named NBA Rookie Of The Year, League Announces
Griffin wins in one of the most lopsided votes in recent memory. He took the league by storm in his first season after missing the 2009/10 campaign with a knee injury, averaging 22.5 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. His season was so good that one voter placed him third on his MVP ballot. That was obviously a stretch, but it shows the impact he had on the league.
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Blake Griffin Named NBA Rookie Of The Year, According To Report
Citing an unnamed source, ESPN reported the news on Tuesday evening. A press conference is set for Wednesday for what the Clippers called a “major NBA awards announcement.”
Griffin averaged 22.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Clippers this past year and was named an NBA All-Star for his efforts. His dunks and alley-oops became a staple in highlight packages throughout the year, earning him NBA Slam Dunk Contest entry. After dunking over a car, Griffin took home the top honors in the dunk contest, as well.
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