Blake Griffin, NBA Star, Announces Retirement
Blake Griffin is hanging up his basketball sneakers.
The former player for the Boston Celtics has announced his retirement from the NBA in a heartfelt message looking back on his long career.
“All of these experiences made my 14 years in the league truly unforgettable and I can’t help but just feel thankful,” Blake wrote in an April 16 statement shared to his social media accounts. “The game of basketball has given me so much in this life, and I wouldn’t change a thing.”
The 35-year-old started his professional journey with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2009 after being selected first overall in the NBA draft following a standout career at the University of Oklahoma. Nevertheless, after eight seasons in Los Angeles, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2018, where he played for three seasons. Later on, he joined the Brooklyn Nets for two seasons before wrapping up his career with the Celtics during the 2022-2023 season.