Blake Griffin?

[Will Lavender]

Almost every draft site you see has Griffin has Oklahoma's Blake Griffin as the #1 pick.

Is there something I'm missing.

Yeah, I know the guy is 6'10" (bet he's not, though) and built like a rock wall, and I know he's got a little bit of away-from-the-basket skill. But I saw Griffin play a few times last year--once sitting about ten feet from him at Madison Square Garden--and while he was a solid player, he did not look special. Certainly not as special as our own Patrick Patterson.

Maybe I am missing something. Maybe Griffin will have a bust-out year. And there's no doubt he's an NBA talent, but the #1 overall pick? I wouldn't be surprised at all if things didn't change between now and next June.

[KYISSUPREME]

Almost every draft site you see has Griffin has Oklahoma's Blake Griffin as the #1 pick.

Is there something I'm missing.

Yeah, I know the guy is 6'10" (bet he's not, though) and built like a rock wall, and I know he's got a little bit of away-from-the-basket skill. But I saw Griffin play a few times last year--once sitting about ten feet from him at Madison Square Garden--and while he was a solid player, he did not look special. Certainly not as special as our own Patrick Patterson.

Maybe I am missing something. Maybe Griffin will have a bust-out year. And there's no doubt he's an NBA talent, but the #1 overall pick? I wouldn't be surprised at all if things didn't change between now and next June.

If Blake Griffin is ever a #1 pick, we will surely know the end of time has come. I watched this kid play some last year. Yep, he's a good player. Better than Patterson? Nope. Not even close. Even if I weren't a UK fan, I would say this. Griffin just never struck me as being that extraordinary.

[DCWildcat]

You may have seen him playing with an injury, he had a bum foot or leg for much of the season.

He's very similar to Patterson, every bit as tough and hard-working. He's also a couple inches taller and has a more refined offensive game. His biggest trait is that he's as close to it gets as a "bust-proof" big man prospect: he's not lazy and he's already pretty developed. He has good potential, but even if he doesn't reach it he'll still be a fine player.

I don't think he goes #1, but he has all the tools to be a good pro for a very long time in the NBA, a la Boozer or Brand.

Edit: Before last season, Griffin and Patterson matched up in a HS all-star game and went at it ferociously. I didn't see it, but remember the writeup that gushed praise all over both.

[UK Lola]

At CBSSports.com Griffin is considered the only projected top 10 pick who returned to college this past draft. Therefore, I can see some logic to this. Personally, I've never seen him play- or if I did he must not have been impressive because I don't remember.:big_grin:

[Chunks06]

If Blake Griffin is ever a #1 pick, we will surely know the end of time has come. I watched this kid play some last year. Yep, he's a good player. Better than Patterson? Nope. Not even close. Even if I weren't a UK fan, I would say this. Griffin just never struck me as being that extraordinary.

I could see the argument that patterson is a better college player but I dont think he is a better pro prospect. Blake seems to have a better ability to create his own shot and can drive to the basket. patterson cant really take anyone to the basket, something I am hoping he is working hard on when the foot gets to be 100%

[CaliUKFan]

he's good but not as nice as Patterson