T_L_P
05-05-2015, 06:38 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25174959/how-clippers-uber-talent-blake-griffin-went-from-sideshow-to-superstar
'He really respects Tim,' said Griffin's Atlanta-based business manager, Lorne Clark. 'His thing was, "'How do I become more of a leader and how do I help this team win? What do I have to do?"
Duncan, a 39-year-old five-time champion, gave the Clippers all they could handle in the first round. Last summer, he gave Griffin, a 26-year-old, five-time All-Star, his blueprint -- only to watch Griffin ultimately embrace it at the Spurs' expense.
Produce, Duncan told him. Lead by example. Make people respect your actions. Have personal relationships with each of your teammates so you can have one-on-one conversations with them when they need you.
Griffin listened, and took notes. Then, during the idyllic summer months in LA, it was time to execute the plan.
'He really respects Tim,' said Griffin's Atlanta-based business manager, Lorne Clark. 'His thing was, "'How do I become more of a leader and how do I help this team win? What do I have to do?"
Duncan, a 39-year-old five-time champion, gave the Clippers all they could handle in the first round. Last summer, he gave Griffin, a 26-year-old, five-time All-Star, his blueprint -- only to watch Griffin ultimately embrace it at the Spurs' expense.
Produce, Duncan told him. Lead by example. Make people respect your actions. Have personal relationships with each of your teammates so you can have one-on-one conversations with them when they need you.
Griffin listened, and took notes. Then, during the idyllic summer months in LA, it was time to execute the plan.