As we near the start of the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season, we all know that the defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers really should sign another serviceable big man to help solidify their chances of winning back-to-back titles.
There has been speculation and suggestions about several players, but lately, there was much speculation about one man in particular: Blake Griffin.
It’s understandable, considering that Griffin is a six-time NBA All-Star and perhaps a future Hall of Famer. At just 31 years of age (he’ll turn 32 a little later this month), many feel that he has plenty left in the tank.
In the end, Griffin agreed to sign with the Brooklyn Nets and reunite with former Los Angeles Clippers teammate DeAndre Jordan.
Some felt that he would be some sort of an elixir to the Lakers’ big man woes, especially as Anthony Davis continues to recover from Achilles tendinosis and a strained calf, citing Griffin’s outstanding play just two seasons ago when he returned to All-Star status after some injury-riddled campaigns.
However, he would’ve been a bad choice for the Purple and Gold, and he would’ve failed to solve the issues the team has with its frontcourt play.
Not signing Blake Griffin was a blessing for the Los Angeles Lakers
I personally feel this is a classic example of people assuming that just because a player used to be really good, that playing for the Lakers would magically change him from over-the-hill to spry again. Just look at all the talk that surrounded DeMarcus Cousins recently, and how poorly he’s doing with the Houston Rockets.