Blake Griffin Explains Why he Chose to Play for Nets

The Brooklyn Nets Big Three is now a Big Four.  Blake Griffin was recently bought out of his contract by the Detroit Pistons, which allowed him to pick his new team.  Now we’re finding out exactly why the former Los Angeles Clippers superstar decided to join the circus in Brooklyn.

Griffin had an AMA on Bleacher Report Monday and answered some questions about his arrival in Brooklyn.

Q: Why did you choose Brooklyn?

A: “They have a need for a four-man. I’ve always had a lot of respect for Steve Nash and all of the guys that they have. Sean Marks has done great job there. It was a tough decision and I wanted to be on a team that was contending.”

Q: Was your friendship with DeAndre Jordan a big factor in joining Brooklyn?

A: “We go way back. Anybody who you’re that familiar with it always makes it easier. That definitely played a part.”

Griffin and Jordan played for the Los Angeles Clippers together for eight and a half seasons together before Griffin was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2018, and Jordan signed with the Dallas Mavericks later that offseason.

Q: What are your goals for this year?

A: “My only goal is to help win a championship. Some years it’s more realistic than others. But that’s why I came to Brooklyn.”

Q: Are we gonna see you catch lobs now?

A: “We’ll see…”

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We’ll see if the old Blake can show his face. Blake hasn’t dunked in a game since Dec. 12, 2019.

He’s been on a struggling Pistons team for the last few seasons.

But man, for a guy who used to be a highlight reel each and every game, it’s hard to believe he hasn’t dunked since 2019. . .

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