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Here are some information gathered from various scouting reports on Blake Griffin and why he went as the number one draft pick in the 2009 NBA draft.

His game has been compared to nba great, Karl Malone

The most athletic player to come on the scene since Lebron James and Amar’e Stoudemire.

A strong powerful body, even by NBA standards.  Very good wingspan.

A quick first step that allows him to blow by defenders for a dunk.

Terrific work ethic.  Will put in the hours off court and in the gym.

Willing to learn to get better, including adding different repetoires to his moves including a drop step
and a jump hook.

Not a slacker.  Always plays on full throttle.

All signs points to him being one of the most dominant rebounders for the next decade.

Runs the floor on fast breaks and can handle alley oops.  He will greatly benefit from a point guard
who loves to push the ball.

Not afraid of contact by big players since he’s a big guy himself.

Able to dunk the ball well in traffic.

Able to rebound the ball well in traffic also.

Tremendous dunker who have a good shot at winning future slam dunk contests.

A terrific passer who can sense a double team coming and dish the ball back out.

Has big soft hands that lets him finish at the rim with either a powerful dunk or with a feather touch put back.

Can create a shot for himself, which is the most important skill for an all-star.

Can make a shot off the glass from mid-range like Tim Duncan.

A humble player with his ego in check.  Will not drive coaches up the wall with antics.

Will not foul out easily.

Dribbles the ball well and does not look awkward handling it.