I watched the linked video on ESPN and he did look like he was on cruise control when doing the sprint. But why not? He doesn’t have much to prove in the speed area of the testing. He did however look good in that lane agility test. The guy is quick for his size and seems to have great footwork. Anxiously awaiting the remaining numbers of the other tests. It’s depressing this is our exciting time in May haha.

Did they measure his cross eye ratio at the combine.

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-Blake Griffin measured out well from a height perspective, but he doesn’t appear to have great length at all. His standing reach and wingspan are both far below average for a power forward, which likely helps explain why he is such an unimposing defender and shot-blocker. In fact, amongst the 42 power forwards in our database who were selected as top-15 picks, Griffin is just a quarter of an inch from ranking dead last in the wingspan category, and an inch from ranking dead last in standing reach. Yikes.

Does they’re opinion count?

Since I’ve already done so 100 times, I thought I would make Clips Nation as miserable as StR.

Griffin’s lack of length, and the fact he didn’t block shots at Oklahoma in more than enough ample opportunities (don’t tell me about the foul argument—he doesn’t have the instinct for it—it’s obvious) to prove so in 2 different seasons where he was one of the most dominant bigs in NCAA recent history. (Most dominant, in the last 10 years? Yeah, probably.)

Here’s the thing. Spencer Hawes got more blocks total, and per game, than Griffin did in his sophomore season. He doesn’t block shots. That isn’t news.

Here is what is the actual news: The Clippers don’t only benefit from having him around; they can greatly market him because of the things HE DOES HAVE. He rebounds at a ridiculously high rate. He can score around the basket. If Chad Ford’s report on his abilities are anywhere near accurate, he could have a completely versatile and stunning offensive game. The Karl Malone comparisons are potentially accurate.

The Clippers could definitely use that. Griffin could help them become a much better team because of his singular kind of talent. But, because they also have other guys who can bother shots at the rim, it helps them worry less about Griffin’s length. That is a great asset when you’re talking about Chris Kaman and Marcus Camby. Or potentially DeAndre Jordan.

I would be shocked if the Clippers traded away Griffin. But, if they do, it’s because somebody, odds are it would be DTS, lost their mind along the way.