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Blake Austin Griffin (born March 16, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player best known for his high-flying years with the Los Angeles Clippers. The No. 1 pick in the 2009 NBA draft out of Oklahoma, he became a six-time All-Star, a five-time All-NBA selection and the 2011 Rookie of the Year, and won the 2011 Slam Dunk Contest by leaping over a car.
After stints with Detroit, Brooklyn and Boston, he retired in April 2024 and moved into broadcasting and comedy.