Skip to main content
LA Sports Hub
Fansided

LA Sports Rankings: Breaking down the top ten Los Angeles athletes

ByEvan Lovett|
Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
3of 11

Blake Griffin

Dec 16, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks over at Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (35) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks over at Miami Heat forward Willie Reed (35) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Clippers won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Hisdunksmade him a superstar.

His stats are solid, but others believe he is overrated and shouldn’t betrusted. The Clippers still have yet to make it out of the second round of the playoffs – ever – and Griffin’s constant whining is not helping the cause.

That said, he has an L.A.personalityand the best big-man talent the city has seen since Shaquille O’Neal.

A trip to the finals would elevate him to L.A. legend status and cement his place among the best players in the metropolis. For now, however, his tantalizing ability and breath-taking dunks will have to suffice.

Add us as a preferred source onGoogle
Follow

Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendations