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Would Blake Griffin make the Detroit Pistons’ all-time starting five?

By Jacob Warfle

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 13: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks to the bench during a time out in the fourth quarter of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on January 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 110-101. 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. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 13: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks to the bench during a time out in the fourth quarter of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena on January 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Milwaukee Bucks defeated Detroit Pistons 110-101. 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. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket while guarded by Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons . (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

The Verdict: Blake Griffin is an all-timer for the Detroit Pistons, but doesn’t sniff the starting five

Looking at all of the names, it is tough to put Blake Griffin in the all-time starting five. He emphatically belongs on the all-time roster, though.

Blake will be remembered in the history of the NBA, he will be a hall-of-famer, and in his prime he was must see TV.

Unfortunately, Blake will not be remembered as a Piston, and that’s okay.

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He was a 5x All-star, 4x All-NBA, and won the 2011 Rookie of the Year and Dunk Contest, all in a Clippers’ uniform.

Blake’s career in Detroit is a weird mix of the former superstar past their prime (a la Allen Iverson and Chris Webber) and the star that just couldn’t quite get healthy enough to win games (Grant Hill).

Once the impending move is made, Blake and the Detroit Pistons will go their separate ways. The Pistons can fully embrace the rebuild Troy Weaver’s way and Blake can look to become a pivotal piece for a contending team.

Not all break ups need to be dramatic. Pistons’ fans should appreciate what Blake Griffin did in Detroit. For a few years we got a taste of what Lob City was like, but now it’s time to search for the next Pistons’ great.

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