Blake Griffin Faces Fight To Win Nets Place Back
Blake Griffin has lost his place in the Brooklyn Nets to LaMarcus Aldridge rotation as a result of underwhelming performances.
Blake Griffin has sat out the last two games after previously starting 17 games this season.
“No, I mean listen, [Aldridge] has been playing unbelievable,” Blake Griffin said. “So, I totally get starting him, especially Joe [Harris] has been out, and I totally get that.
“Being completely out of it, though, I didn’t necessarily see that coming. But that’s not my decision. As players it’s our job to do whatever coaches see best, so at this point that’s what it is.”
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The six-time All-Stars’ surprise is, well, surprising considering his numbers this season. He’s shooting a career-low 31.8% from the field. As well as that, the power forward is averaging a career-low 5.5 points per game. That’s along with 4.9 rebounds and 16.1% shooting from the arc.
Last season, he averaged 11 points, 4.9 rebounds, 42.3% overall shooting and 34.1% shooting from 3-point range.
“Well, I feel for him,” Nash said. “That’s not easy. You know it’s tough when you go through a rough stretch of play and the world kind of caves in on you a little bit. I’ve been there and understand it. We have to give other guys an opportunity at this point, but Blake’s had a great attitude. I really admire him for being positive through this and keeping himself ready so if his opportunity comes back, he can have an impact.”
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Nash is probably right to introduce Aldridge to the lineup. Given the need for more shooting around Durant and Harden, his 13.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 58% shooting from the field is the injection of urgency Brooklyn needs.
