Blake Griffin signs with the Nets

[Ca$H]

Update: The Nets officially signed Blake Griffin today (Monday, March 8).

[Kiddlovesnets]

He may be able to contribute off the bench, or just a shell of his old self, but at least I like the idea that we are picking up waived players without giving up more assets and draft picks. If Blake plays well, hes a great backup player for KD and Uncle Green. If he doesnt, then we basically give up nothing at all.

[Xiao Yao You]

He may be able to contribute off the bench, or just a shell of his old self, but at least I like the idea that we are picking up waived players without giving up more assets and draft picks. If Blake plays well, hes a great backup player for KD and Uncle Green. If he doesnt, then we basically give up nothing at all.

giving up a roster spot for someone that doesn't help the defense

[Ca$H]

He may be able to contribute off the bench, or just a shell of his old self, but at least I like the idea that we are picking up waived players without giving up more assets and draft picks. If Blake plays well, hes a great backup player for KD and Uncle Green. If he doesnt, then we basically give up nothing at all.

Ibaka should have signed with the nets. He could have reunited with KD, Harden, and Jeff Green.

[Doranku]

He'll be out of the rotation come playoff time.

[Nike D'Antoni]

He is washed up as a superstar, but as a role player, he is an upgrade over Jeff Green.

Jordan
Griffin
Durant
Harden
Kyrie
Joe Harris
Jeff Green
Bruce Brown


This is stacked, I don't see how they lose the title now.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Worst defensive team in nba history. Greatest big 3 scorers in nba history. We'll see where that ends them up.

[Manny98]

Worst defensive team in nba history. Greatest big 3 scorers in nba history. We'll see where that ends them up.
2-0 Vs the Flippers this season

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Ibaka should have signed with the nets. He could have reunited with KD, Harden, and Jeff Green.

Honestly, i don't think you want Ibaka. He's more of a 6th man scorer type player now, clumsy and low iq, plays older then he actually is.

[LoneyROY7]

F*ck it. Might as well get Blake a ring too.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

2-0 Vs the Flippers this season

Beverly wasn't playing in one of those, it was the g league 3rd string Reggie Jackson.

2nd game you call foul on Harden for grabbing Kawhi and its an and1 game over. Offensive foul on kawhi for being grabbed by harden? Disgraceful refs.

Oh well, I'm worried about the West coast. I'll be laughing if Embiid or Giannis goes wilt on your midget asses though.

[999Guy]

Impact stats have griffin as a very slight negative on offense and very slight positive in defense. A neutral.

I’ll go by it because god knows I haven’t cared about him in years.

I cannot imagine all of his finishing is gone at max effort. He might come out in the playoffs and play a decently competent play finishing role against some teams. Who knows.

[r0drig0lac]

another superteam champ for Durbeta...so weak

[SATAN]

Most unlikable team of all time

[Kiddlovesnets]

Beverly wasn't playing in one of those, it was the g league 3rd string Reggie Jackson.

2nd game you call foul on Harden for grabbing Kawhi and its an and1 game over. Offensive foul on kawhi for being grabbed by harden? Disgraceful refs.

Oh well, I'm worried about the West coast. I'll be laughing if Embiid or Giannis goes wilt on your midget asses though.

Beverly played the 2nd game, and KD didnt.

[JohnMax]

The more I think of the Nets signing Blake Griffin the more I like it. Keep in mind Blake is still on of the better passing big men in the league

Imagine Blake Griffin passing out of the pick and roll with Kyrie, Harden, Durant, and Harris out there.

His passing and playmaking adds a whole new element to the offense. The floor would be wide open.

[highwhey]

The more I think of the Nets signing Blake Griffin the more I like it. Keep in mind Blake is still on of the better passing big men in the league

Imagine Blake Griffin passing out of the pick and roll with Kyrie, Harden, Durant, and Harris out there.

His passing and playmaking adds a whole new element to the offense. The floor would be wide open.

this must be dantoni's wet dream come tru

all offense, no defense

[HylianNightmare]

Not really any need for him on the 2 or 3 real contending teams

[sbw19]

Good coming off the bench and providing outlet passes and some scoring punch.

[Axe]

Worst defensive team in nba history. Greatest big 3 scorers in nba history. We'll see where that ends them up.
'Worst defensive team in nba history'

Yet was able to sweep your hero's team in this season. Foh.

[rawimpact]

Too much offensive power can overcome defensive weakness. Their shortened postseason roster is pretty much a starting five in any lineup.

[Kiddlovesnets]

What a great signing, Blake is on Vet Minimum and we still have Mini MLE to use at the FA deadline.
:rockon:

[Meticode]

The Nets are highly interesting. All these super-star players have some sort of dysfunction. Durant looks for self-validation, makes fake social media accounts defending himself. Harden disappears in the playoffs lies about breaking safety protocol, Kyrie wants to be the man, but doesn't show that attitude when he randomly misses 10+ games when he's at birthday parties breaking protocol, believes the earth is flat, wanted to cancelled the bubble, and Griffin punches team employees.

[L8krH8tr]

How is Blake only 31!?! He looks towards his 40s already

[highwhey]

The Nets are highly interesting. All these super-star players have some sort of dysfunction. Durant looks for self-validation, makes fake social media accounts defending himself. Harden disappears in the playoffs lies about breaking safety protocol, Kyrie wants to be the man, but doesn't show that attitude when he randomly misses 10+ games when he's at birthday parties breaking protocol, believes the earth is flat, wanted to cancelled the bubble, and Griffin punches team employees.

wouldn't be surprised if they choke in the playoffs.

[Xiao Yao You]

wouldn't be surprised if they choke in the playoffs.

not sure getting out scored because you play no defense is choking

[highwhey]

not sure getting out scored because you play no defense is choking

either way, i'm not so high on any of those 3 rising to the occasion when the team most needs it.

[Axe]

How is Blake only 31!?! He looks towards his 40s already
Injuries

[L8krH8tr]

Injuries

Jumping over Kias was never going to work out well.

[scuzzy]

Bruh about to impact Nets harder than Jaokim did Clippers


I saw this stat awhile back on Blake that showed he had not attempted one dunk all year, everything outside jumpers and floaters.


How did we just breeze through 2009 ROTY Blake Griffins entire career and Lebron is STILL goat?

[PeroAntic]

Sadly Blake is finished. Really strange how his body broke down so much.

[Tobio-Star]

I gotta say I absolutely love this signing for the Nets. Blake is complete GARBAGE at this point. He can't play D, cant even f*cking dunk anymore. He is useless both offensively and defensively

If they could fill the rest of their roster with Blake-like players I would be in heaven!!

[Wally450]

Blake will provide them next to nothing. Dude's been done for a while now.

[Tobio-Star]

Next step should be use the MLE to sign Jr Smith and Pau Gasol and they are a complete team :applause:

[FireDavidKahn]

HOw much help does Kyrie need?

All-time stacked team.

[LukeWalton]

too bad for the Bucks.
they had like 2 legit chances for the finals. don't see it happening anymore.

[insidehoops]

The Nets officially signed Blake Griffin this morning.

[Airupthere]

Nets are a bunch of injured/worn-down/partial players. Only Harden is in good shape.

[DoctorP]

This signing may actually make the team worse :lol

[Dbrog]

Sadly Blake is finished. Really strange how his body broke down so much.

Yup. Had the best rookie season for a big since Tim Duncan but obviously didn't keep progressing and the injuries sure didn't help

[k0kakw0rld]

ZZZZzzzzzZZzzzZzzzzzZZzzzZZz

[G0ATbe]

LeBron vs Team USA in the finals yet again.

[LAmbruh]

LeBron vs Team USA in the finals yet again.
every ****ing year

[highwhey]

Bruh about to impact Nets harder than Jaokim did Clippers


I saw this stat awhile back on Blake that showed he had not attempted one dunk all year, everything outside jumpers and floaters.


How did we just breeze through 2009 ROTY Blake Griffins entire career and Lebron is STILL goat?

he hasn't dunked in over a year, shoots 27% from 3 and 35% from inside 20 feet. can't defend either.

[pegasus]

Maybe he was not playing up to his capabilities on purpose to diminish his trade value or obtain a buy-out. Similar to what Carter did to Toronto. He may have also lacked motivation playing in Detroit, not that that's an excuse as he was getting paid to do a job.

If he's truly done, then that's a head-scratcher because it's not like he had a major injury. Still, he won't provide any rim protection for the Nets, which is their biggest weakness.

[pandiani17]

Let's see how it turns out, but I agree with the people that say he is not going to have any major impact. He will be doing good if he gets significant minutes in the rotation.

[Kingwillball]

If Nets get Drummond also it’s a wrap as long as KD is healthy. If Lakers get Drummond the front line of him AD and Lebron would be a nightmare for opponents getting to rim.

[Mr. Woke]

The Nets are highly interesting. All these super-star players have some sort of dysfunction. Durant looks for self-validation, makes fake social media accounts defending himself. Harden disappears in the playoffs lies about breaking safety protocol, Kyrie wants to be the man, but doesn't show that attitude when he randomly misses 10+ games when he's at birthday parties breaking protocol, believes the earth is flat, wanted to cancelled the bubble, and Griffin punches team employees.

Your mind has been warped by biased narratives.

All NBA players look for self-validation. For the most part, Harden plays well in the playoffs. Kyrie and Blake are also good dudes.

[Mr. Woke]

Most unlikable team of all time

To me they are very likable.

[Mr. Woke]

It's hilarious how some folks are pretending that Blake is still at his All-Star level.

He is washed up at this point.

[Kiddlovesnets]

It's hilarious how some folks are pretending that Blake is still at his All-Star level.

He is washed up at this point.

He can still contribute to a solid 10-15 mins off the bench, not close to starter level but he can be utilized to contribute in a suitable system.

[Smoke117]

Who knows, maybe Blake was pulling a Vince Carter...playing like ass on purpose to get the buy out.

[LoneyROY7]

He's pretty washed at this point, but since he's on vet minimum there's no risk. If he's basura they can just let him go.

[Jasper]

I feel as if this the cup cake team of all time , trying to prove something.
Problem with them , they might put it together and win a ring.

Remember KD has some cup cake issues
remember Hardening gets lost in the playoffs
remember Irving gets lost without Lebron
remember Griffin has never played in a chip series (I don't think even in a conf. title

But this cup cake team may prove us wrong with 4 all-stars

[StrongLurk]

Nets were already winning the chip without Blake.

[Axe]

Nets are stacked. No excuses.

[theaussieguy]

Feels like Griffin should be in his prime still. Feels like he was so close to being a true superstar but never quite got there. He was always just a handle and a jumpshot away from potential greatness despite making great strides in both departments. Feels like he shouldn't be so washed up already. Then again, 10 years ago (when he was redefining what humans thought possible for shear size and athleticism) feels like only a few years.

Time flies. ****.

[light]

lol. good luck with that, brooklyn!

[dankok8]

I remember when I thought Griffin would win several MVP's. He looked unstoppable in his first few seasons. Then he kind of stagnated.

Don't think he's a great signing for the Nets because they need defense and rebounding, neither of which Blake brings. But hey he could jump for a few dunks. I can see he and Harden develop decent chemistry. I doubt he makes much of an impact.

[Kingwillball]

To me whomever gets Drummond of the nets or Lakers are the favorite.

[TheGoatest]

It's hilarious how some folks are pretending that Blake is still at his All-Star level.

He is washed up at this point.

It's hilarious how you think you know better than half the teams in the league, who were all interested in getting Griffin.
It's hilarious how you think that there isn't a middle way between "All-Star level" and "washed up", which is where Griffin is actually currently at.

[It's A VC3!!!]

I don't like this acquisition at all. The Nets are playing really well & when a team is playing this well they generally don't make a big move like this. Griffin is going to take time away from Green, and Green is a major reason why we playing so well. He can defend 1-5, shoots the 3 ball better, and moves without the ball. The Nets have so much talent they can't possibly play everyone. Clax is also going to go back to the bench and he has been amazing in his last two games. This acquisition takes playing time away from younger and better players. If Sean Marks thought "We are a Blake Griffin away" from winning it all, he is wrong. We had enough.

[clipps]

Not really any need for him on the 2 or 3 real contending teams

Exactly. He's probably gonna sit his ass on the bench all playoffs, retard.

[Kiddlovesnets]

I don't like this acquisition at all. The Nets are playing really well & when a team is playing this well they generally don't make a big move like this. Griffin is going to take time away from Green, and Green is a major reason why we playing so well. He can defend 1-5, shoots the 3 ball better, and moves without the ball. The Nets have so much talent they can't possibly play everyone. Clax is also going to go back to the bench and he has been amazing in his last two games. This acquisition takes playing time away from younger and better players. If Sean Marks thought "We are a Blake Griffin away" from winning it all, he is wrong. We had enough.

We didn’t make a big move, he joined as vet min and via buyout. We didn’t give any assets not even the MLE and DPE. He can rot on the bench if he plays bad, or he may contribute in the 2nd unit. Low risk high reward move, why not? Also you can’t count on a Claxton in the playoffs, at least not without another year’s development. Even if we don’t get Griffin, we surely will add Drummond or McGee to eat his minutes coming playoffs time anyway.

[DCL]

i don't sense a whole lot of hate heading blake's way with him signing with nets, which only means.... nobody thinks he's relevant or good anymore.

[TheGoatest]

17 points in 20 minutes
Dunked in 2 of his 3 games with the Nets, after not dunking with the Pistons for several years. He just didn't give a damn while he was in Detroit.

Nobody is saying that this is the same Blake Griffin who was dunking on everybody in his prime. But it's obvious that he is still good enough to make the Nets ultra-stacked.

[Manny98]

Blake flourishing already next to King James :applause:

[LoneyROY7]

Lob city.

[tpols]

The nets are giving up the most offensive rebounds in the league. Blake at least gives then some muscle off the bench.

[Xiao Yao You]

The nets are giving up the most offensive rebounds in the league. Blake at least gives then some muscle off the bench.

Need defense and shooters. That's not Griffin.Griffin is best with the ball in his hands and he won't be playing with the ball in his hands. Didn't make a lot of sense

[tpols]

Need defense and shooters. That's not Griffin.Griffin is best with the ball in his hands and he won't be playing with the ball in his hands. Didn't make a lot of sense

He's coming off the bench. Harden has the best durability of any superstar because he's built strong and doesn't play in the air. Unlike skinny Durant and Kyrie. Kyrie and KD can hit the bench early, and then Harden can work the 2nd unit with Blake for at least a couple minutes, and it's just lob city. This is where Steve Nash's coaching ability will be tested. He needs to mesh the lineups up perfectly offensively. And there's no better guy for the job tbh.

Harden is the best alley oop thrower ever and Blake is rejuvenized. Blake only needs to play 15 or 20 minutes per game max against other team's benches, where he should get plenty of time to handle the rock and in the minutes he's in with Harden, like was said before... the PnR is unstoppable.

[Xiao Yao You]

He's coming off the bench. Harden has the best durability of any superstar because he's built strong and doesn't play in the air. Unlike skinny Durant and Kyrie. Kyrie and KD can hit the bench early, and then Harden can work the 2nd unit with Blake for at least a couple minutes, and it's just lob city. This is where Steve Nash's coaching ability will be tested. He needs to mesh the lineups up perfectly offensively. And there's no better guy for the job tbh.

Harden is the best alley oop thrower ever and Blake is rejuvenized. Blake only needs to play 15 or 20 minutes per game max against other team's benches, where he should get plenty of time to handle the rock and in the minutes he's in with Harden, like was said before... the PnR is unstoppable.

Wouldn't it be better to have someone catching lobs that protects the rim as well?

[tpols]

Wouldn't it be better to have someone catching lobs that protects the rim as well?

I mean yea, perfection would be great, but that's what DeAndre Jordan and that blond hair dread guy are for. Blake shouldn't see a ton of action against first units. Maybe a couple minutes. What I liked about him the other night is how feisty he was. He was playing angry and with heart. That hasn't happened since he was with Chris Paul. He was about to fight some guys. We need that goonsmanship.

[Mr. Woke]

It's hilarious how you think you know better than half the teams in the league, who were all interested in getting Griffin.
It's hilarious how you think that there isn't a middle way between "All-Star level" and "washed up", which is where Griffin is actually currently at.

People need to stop acting like Blake is an All-Star level player.

People also should stop criticizing him for signing with the Nets. Anyone who criticizes Blake for signing with the Nets is a pathetic bitch boy.