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Why is the Clippers’ Blake Griffin always overlooked?

By Jasmine Robinson

Feb 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) heads down court after a 3 point basket in the first quarter of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) heads down court after a 3 point basket in the first quarter of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 1, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) slides on his stomach put of bounds after being fouled by the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) slides on his stomach put of bounds after being fouled by the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

He’s soft, flops and always complains

This one is simple. Blake used to complain a lot. He’d get heated towards the officials and rack up technicals at the same volume as DeMarcus Cousins. But, he barely even complains anymore. Well…that’s a lie. Blake still complains. The whole NBA does. It’s not enough to still be notorious for it though. And most of the time, he’s right about what he complains about.

Blake has never been soft. But somehow that became a thing.

In regards to flopping, all players do it. Yes, it can get annoying, but it’s a smart way to get calls in your favor and for opposing players to rack up fouls.

All three of these things happen to be what the entire Clippers team is known for, and that’s part of the reason why Blake is still being associated with these things. But none of them should be a reason why he’s overlooked. Come up with better excuses not to like Blake, please.

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