That look in Blake's eyes during the 4th Quarter...

[IGOTGAME]

Says it all. Guy was scared shitless and wanted no part of anything. Those missed jumpers and free throws were almost a given.

CP3 throws temper tantrums during adverse times but Blake is worst. Together they lack the emotional maturity succeed through tough times.

[alanLA92]

"Rejected by Duncan!"

[LEFT4DEAD]

If I had to find somebody to blame for the loss it would definitely be Griffin. Guy missed everything in 2nd half. Why is he shooting so many jumpers is beyond me.

[warriorfan]

Rejected by Duncan, Rejected by Duncan!!!



Why are Blake's eyes so close together? He looks like a retarded chipmunk.

[lilandywiggins]

"Rejected by Duncan!"

Only the 1st was a block. The 2nd was Griffin jumping without the ball and pretending he had it but lost it due to a foul.

[Done_And_Done]

If I had to find somebody to blame for the loss it would definitely be Griffin. Guy missed everything in 2nd half. Why is he shooting so many jumpers is beyond me.

That's what I'm saying. The guy negates his athleticism far too often.

[Fallen Angel]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.

This is a fun league pass team, but the Clippers have no fundamentally sound big man that can get then easy and efficient points. The expectations were too high from the start, Blake hadn't even made the playoffs before the talk of championship came into the discussion when Chris Paul joined the team.

[imnew09]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.



OKAY :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol

[alanLA92]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.

This is a fun league pass team, but the Clippers have no fundamentally sound big man that can get then easy and efficient points. The expectations were too high from the start, Blake hadn't even made the playoffs before the talk of championship came into the discussion when Chris Paul joined the team.

Excuses. :rolleyes:

[Yao Ming's Foot]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.

This is a fun league pass team, but the Clippers have no fundamentally sound big man that can get then easy and efficient points. The expectations were too high from the start, Blake hadn't even made the playoffs before the talk of championship came into the discussion when Chris Paul joined the team.

:biggums:

Clippers big men get more easy and efficient points than any other team in the league.

[Fallen Angel]

:biggums:

Clippers big men get more easy and efficient points than any other team in the league.
From what? Dunks.

Deandre has not ONE post move on his arsenal, not even a jump hook.

[Fallen Angel]

Excuses. :rolleyes:
Not even a Clippers fan

[bluechox2]

duncan just fatality'd blakes ass there

[COnDEMnED]

Big Baby had that same look. I thought he was going to dribble from his eyes.

[alanLA92]

From what? Dunks.

Deandre has not ONE post move on his arsenal, not even a jump hook.

And whos fault is that? Jordan has had years to develop at least one.

[Yao Ming's Foot]

From what? Dunks.

Deandre has not ONE post move on his arsenal, not even a jump hook.

There is no "post move" better than a dunk. :facepalm

[Fallen Angel]

OKAY :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol
Veterans don't crumble under pressure.

[Fallen Angel]

There is no "post move" better than a dunk. :facepalm
Give it to Jordan in the post more and tell him to dunk every possession since its so reliable.

[Yao Ming's Foot]

Give it to Jordan in the post more and tell him to dunk every possession since its so reliable.

Clippers have the most efficient offense in the league. There is nothing wrong with it because it doesn't fit your inane narrative.

[bobopenguin]

From what? Dunks.

Deandre has not ONE post move on his arsenal, not even a jump hook.

He can AT LEAST practice on his FT.

[tomtucker]

[B]doc rivers

[AirFederer]

http://d0inw0rk.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/blake-griffin-funny.jpg

http://images.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/panda-blake.jpg

http://blogimages.thescore.com/tbj/files/2012/01/blake-griffin-skrillex.jpg

http://24.media.tumblr.com/4481dd67adc6d5677d7df14b137e5fc7/tumblr_mmaa6n7Zgp1rjmdqso1_500.jpg

[Taller than CP3]

even gingers are ashamed to call Blake Griffin one of their own

[ArbitraryWater]

[QUOTE=tomtucker][B]doc rivers

[Nick Young]

the anti-Kobe.

http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2012/0513/nba_g_blaker88_cr_576.jpg
Shook as hell. The Clips are a disgrace to LA basketball:facepalm

[Nick Young]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.

This is a fun league pass team, but the Clippers have no fundamentally sound big man that can get then easy and efficient points. The expectations were too high from the start, Blake hadn't even made the playoffs before the talk of championship came into the discussion when Chris Paul joined the team.
They are the Clippers. They will never learn how to win. Their franchise is the biggest joke in NBA history. This team has zero chance of title, unless they somehow get a good post scorer like Zach Randolph or Paul Millsap.

[SpecialQue]

From what? Dunks.

Deandre has not ONE post move on his arsenal, not even a jump hook.

To be fair, didn't Doc specifically order DJ not to practice his shot and to focus only on defense? I remember hearing that during a game.

[Nick Young]

http://cdn1.bloguin.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2014/05/sisterlingcover.jpg

[ArbitraryWater]

He looked fizzled in that 4th quarter, I looked at him and I could see every miss coming. Ironically his best chance at a make was erased by a teammate.

[imdaman99]

Has as much talent as anyone in the NBA, but when the lights are bright, dude turns into a deer.

[dazzer87]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.


:facepalm

[tomtucker]

you're such a horrible poster :roll:

None of your jokes are even remotely funny.
:cheers:

[oarabbus]

Real disappointed in the Clippers. Denying the satisfaction of seeing them get curbstomped by the Warriors in the WCF :(

[RidonKs]

remember at the start of game 2 or 3 i forget, griffin handed off to redick curling around the left elbow who made a contested layup? here's what i remember happening.

griffin sets a good screen and hands the ball off to redick. everybody knows how dangerous redick is and splitter is already backing off griffin preparing to help. but then leonard, who is trailing, falls down. splitter's full attention now moves to redick driving down the middle. he can't get in position quick enough and redick is able to get to the right side of the rim and loft in a floating layup over the top. a good play for an average shot.

but meanwhile, blake griffin is still standing at that left elbow. he hasn't moved. he's just watching redick finish the play and expecting it all to work out. leonard is only just getting up and completely removed from the play. there isn't a single spur between griffin and the basket. if that redick layup misses, its griffin's board to lose.

yet he just stares. cement ankles. watching and waiting. the ball goes in. he shuffles back down the other way, another successful drop in the bucket.



that play isn't proof that blake griffin is innately deficient or anything. but it is indicative of what blake griffin currently lacks. it was a good microcosm.

the gap right now between what blake griffin is and what blake griffin should be the hardest one to bridge of his entire career. i kinda expect him to make it in the next two years. but who knows. maybe like the op thinks, he just doesn't have "IT".

he has all the skill and talent. best ball handling big. top passing big. tremendous finisher with both hands. quick post moves. confident jumpers. defense and rebounding are coming along just fine.

the problem is he thinks all of those things are good enough. and if they prove not to be, he'll add more. cross, spin, baby hook. more than the occasional three. power post then drop step.

he's not lacking in moves or skill. he's been found lacking in grit and drive and determination. and if the clippers bench is reason #1 they'll be knocked out in the first round, blake not yet fulfilling his potential on an every-play basis is definitely reason #2.

[Levity]

From what? Dunks.

Deandre has not ONE post move on his arsenal, not even a jump hook.

he actually has a pretty decent jump/swiping hook. he debuted it in preseason 3 years ago against the lakers. was getting easy baskets that way all through the preseason. they never transitioned it to the regular season, though.

[chips93]

Clippers too young to get pressured to win.

This is a fun league pass team, but the Clippers have no fundamentally sound big man that can get then easy and efficient points. The expectations were too high from the start, Blake hadn't even made the playoffs before the talk of championship came into the discussion when Chris Paul joined the team.

the heat won back to back titles without one

the spurs have one in duncan but barely used his post up game last year

you dont need to post up to win in the nba anymore

[Lebron23]

I am not a huge fan of Blake, but he's been a very good player in the playoffs this year.

He's not yet clutch or lacks killer instinct in the playoffs.

[chips93]

you guys realize he plays alongside a center with no range outside of 2 feet?

you cant just have play two bigs, neither of whom shoot jumpers

griffin has to compromise and shoot more jumpers than is preferable for spacing. if he just rolls to the basket every time, he'll be running right into DJ's man, because DJ isnt effective anywhere else but right at the basket.

he shot 42% on catch and shoot jumpers, thats pretty solid.

[Dro]

you guys realize he plays alongside a center with no range outside of 2 feet?

you cant just have play two bigs, neither of whom shoot jumpers

griffin has to compromise and shoot more jumpers than is preferable for spacing. if he just rolls to the basket every time, he'll be running right into DJ's man, because DJ isnt effective anywhere else but right at the basket.

he shot 42% on catch and shoot jumpers, thats pretty solid.
This guy gets it...

But what Blake should do is not settle for the jumpshot....He has enough space and good enough handle between him and his man, that he should be able to dribble at him and then go around him or put some kind of move on him and get to the rim. Then its an auto rebound or maybe and alley oop for DJ..

But he shoots the jumper. Its like he's trying to prove people wrong who say he can't shoot instead of just playing smart and using his ability. He's wasting them shooting jumpers...

Maybe fatigue?:confusedshrug:

[chips93]

fwiw he did write an article in the players tribune talking about the wear and tear that driving all game long puts on his body, and that was part of the reason he started shooting more jumpers.

i didnt think that would apply to the playoffs though