Sħãlïq™ Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Blake Griffin says teams are allowed to be more physical with him than with others http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/109845967.jpgBlake Griffin had a tough outing against the Suns on Friday, and had to earn every single one of his 17 points and seven rebounds. Those numbers had little impact on the game, however, and his 4-of-14 shooting through three quarters were a true indication of just how much of a struggle it was for him on this night offensively. Griffin’s issues can be attributed (at least in part) to the defensive game plan the Suns put together, along with the effort of Channing Frye, who made sure to stay between Griffin and the rim all night long while bothering him with his 6’11″ frame. Defensive ability aside, Frye’s physicality might have bothered Griffin even more — not because Griffin can’t handle it, of course. But mainly, because at many times, what Frye was doing appeared to be excessive, and deserving of a whistle from the officials. From the first possession on, the physicality was noticeable. Put simply, Frye was allowed to push, grab, and hold Griffin more than what is normally considered to be acceptable. Now, the officiating crew was largely lax with the whistles on both sides all game long, but the fact remains that the Suns slowed Griffin by basically checking him when he got close to the rim, pushing him out when he tried to gain low block position, and making sure that contact was made whenever a shot was attempted.Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Really? Tell him to stop flopping so we can take this seriously. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sounds like a bunch of crying from a dude who climbs up defenders faces for dunks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastNiner Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Really? Tell him to stop flopping so we can take this seriously. I won't even go there........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800LoanMart Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Seriously it's understandable that Griffin feels he is being treated differently. Part of the game is adapting maybe the refs miss a few calls here and there, but sometimes you have to pick your battles. I would not think that referees enjoy when players criticize their calls or question their abilities.. would you? Grififn is a great player and has really made a name for himself it's only his second year in the league and he is doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted March 8, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 All big men say it. That's part of being a big in the NBA...being more physical than any other player on the court. Griffin needs to have a seat and watch some clips of Shaq, if he wants to see just how physical players were with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Nah, Blake likes that,” VDN said. “They’re going to take the punishment more than Blake. He likes the physical contact, and with Kenyon, Reggie, and DJ up front that’s fine for us. Not so much DJ, but K-Mart and Reggie know how to give hurt as much as anyone in the league. Blake will have no problem being protected if he needs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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