Does Blake Griffin have GOAT potential?

[QUOTE=noob cake]1. Tim Duncan - #9
2. Kevin Garnett - #16
3. Karl Malone - #17
4. Charles Barkley - #18
5. Bob Pettit - #20
6. Dirk Nowitzki - #22
7. Dolph Schayes - #38
8. Kevin McHale - #40
9. Elvin Hayes - #44
10. Dennis Rodman - #50

Yup, no D, but also not enough O to overtake Barkley, Dirk, McHale.[/QUOTE]

Yes let's make this assessment based on 2 years and about two months from Blake. Blake's defense is already close if not better than no defense players Barkley, Dirk and McHale and he's just in his 3rd year. Blake has potential to become an elite man defender in the KG mold. Never a great shotblocker but a great ball thief for the PF spot and a versatile, top tier man defender. We are seeing it now.

[QUOTE=Clippersfan86]Blake has potential to become an elite man defender in the KG mold. [/QUOTE]
Cmon. You're abusing the word potential.

[QUOTE=chazzy]Cmon. You're abusing the word potential.[/QUOTE]

I don't mean ever nearly as good as KG defensively. I mean in the sense that most of his defensive damage is done on the man D and positional defense. Blake can become a great man defender and is already becoming a "good" one this year.

[QUOTE=Clippersfan86]Yes let's make this assessment based on 2 years and about two months from Blake. Blake's defense is already close if not better than [SIZE="7"][B][U]no defense players[/U][/B][/SIZE] Barkley, Dirk and [SIZE="7"][B][U]McHale[/U][/B][/SIZE] and he's just in his 3rd year.[/QUOTE]

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Just saying, bro...

Yes, if he improves considerably and doesn't get injured, none of which are guaranteed.

[QUOTE=Clippersfan86]Yes let's make this assessment based on 2 years and about two months from Blake. Blake's defense is already close if not better than no defense players Barkley, Dirk and McHale and he's just in his 3rd year. [B]Blake has potential to become an elite man defender in the KG mold.[/B] Never a great shotblocker but a great ball thief for the PF spot and a versatile, top tier man defender. We are seeing it now.[/QUOTE]

With T-rex arms, easily rattled, and terrible footwork basically the opposite of KG. I dont think so.

Gotta love CF86 I wish he was back honestly :lol

[B]Blake has similar qualities as Barkley in terms of athletic ability, passing and handles.

Now the difference is Barkley`s strength, godly post game, overall offensive abilities inside the 3-pointline, intimidation, coast to coasts etc.

Whats Blakes 2-Point FG% and PPG through it? [/B]

I thought he did but now I'm not so sure. The easily rattled part gives me pause. You have to be confident.

I called him weak sauce eons ago.

Was never enamored with his game.

He's improved, but he's not THERE, yet.

There's many players that have tons of talent, great skills, athleticism etc. But the GREATS the 'true' Greats, have 'IT'.

Magic's game didn't scream out tons of 'skill' per se, but he had 'IT'. Griffin always disappoints. I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone this off season or if CP3 demands to be traded if he's still there. I think CP3 defers to him too much. He doesn't want to offend him and fully take the team over.