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Detroit Pistons’ forward Blake Griffin highlights disparity in market size attitudes

By Riley Nisbet

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 27: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons smiles in a game against the New York Knicks on November 27, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 27: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons smiles in a game against the New York Knicks on November 27, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. /
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DETROIT, MI – MARCH 3: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons signs autographs after the game against the Toronto Raptors on March 3, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – MARCH 3: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons signs autographs after the game against the Toronto Raptors on March 3, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) /

What it Means

Griffin proposes no solutions to the problem, and offers little more than a voice for a smaller-market team in the Pistons. But his vocalized positivity about his experience, and a continued success for the team in the upcoming season could ultimately help Detroit’s situation.

However, the outlook may not be as promising for small-market teams that aren’t expected to contend now. Before even having played an NBA game, Zion Williamson has already had to announce his allegiance to New Orleans.

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The large-market trend is obvious in where super-teams form. The Los Angeles Clippers’ new pairing in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are expected to challenge LeBron James and Davis for the crown of LA. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are set to pair up in Brooklyn in the 2020-21 season, when Durant returns from his Achilles injury. Even Oklahoma City gave Russell Westbrook an out as part of their rebuilding process after trading away George. Westbrook ultimately joined forces with James Harden in Houston.

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