Blake Griffin has publicly announced his retirement from the NBA.
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- He confirmed retirement in April 2024 after a 14-year career that included Rookie of the Year honors and six All-Star selections, and he played for the Clippers, Pistons, Nets, and Celtics [web:ESPN][web:NBA.com][web:ABC News].
- Griffin expressed gratitude for the experiences, teammates, coaches, and fans in his retirement message [web:ESPN][web:CBSSports].
- Since the initial retirement in 2024, there have been subsequent reports noting he officially concluded his playing career, including statements from Griffin and coverage by major outlets [web: LarryBrownSports][web: CBS Sports].
If you’d like, I can pull the latest player tributes, retirement ceremonies, or post-career endeavors Griffin has pursued (coaching, broadcasting, business ventures) and summarize them with citations.
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The star of the 'Lob City'-era Clippers was a 6-time All-Star and 5-time All-NBA selection in his 13 seasons.
www.nba.comGriffin, a six-time All-Star, was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft
www.cbssports.comBlake Griffin did not play in the NBA this season, and the former first overall pick has now decided to call it a career. Griffin issued a lengthy
larrybrownsports.comFormer Clippers No. 1 overall pick Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. Griffin won Rookie of the Year and the Slam Dunk Contest and was one of the faces of the Lob City era of the team.
www.espn.comBlake Griffin: Announces Retirement
www.cbssports.comThe power forward energized fans with his stunning alley oops and soaring dunks.
www.thedailybeast.comBlake Griffin, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, announced his retirement after more than a dozen seasons.
www.foxnews.comSix-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. Griffin was selected first overall by the LA Clippers out of Oklahoma in the 2009 draft. His time in Los Angeles got off to a rough start, as he broke the patella in his left knee during the preseason. Griffin came back the following season and won the 2010-11 Rookie of the Year Award and made the first of five straight All-Star appearances. He also won the Slam Dunk Contest that season after slamming...
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