Blake Griffin: Biography in Details
Who is Blake Griffin?
Tall and handsome Blake Griffin is an American NBA player who plays for Detroit Pistons. He is best known as a player from Los Angeles Clippers wearing jersey number 32. He has been a five-time NBA All-Star.
Blake Griffin: Birth Facts, Family, Childhood
Professional basketball player Blake Griffin was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on 13 October 1977. He is of African-American ethnicity and has an American nationality.
His birth name is Blake Austin Griffin. He is the son of Tommy Griffin(father) and Gail Griffin(mother). He has a brother named Taylor Griffin.
In which school did Blake Griffin attend?
Previously, Blake Griffin was home-schooled by his mother, and later he joined Oklahoma Christian School where he played under his father as a head coach.
After completing his schooling he attended Oklahoma College from where he swept away all six of the national player of the year awards in his sophomore year. He was also named Player of the Year by Big 12, Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, and FoxSports.com.
Blake Griffin: Professional Life and Career
Talking about the career journey of Blake Griffin, he started playing basketball professionally after being selected by Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA draft. He is active in the sports field since 2009 and he is still playing for the Clippers.
Blake Griffin played for the Clippers’ Summer League Team where he was named Summer League MVP for his outstanding performance. He missed several of his matches the surgery he had for his broken left kneecap in January 2010.
On 10 July 2012, he extended his contract with Clippers with $95 million for 5 years. He was also selected for Team USA in the London Summer Olympics but was removed due to his knee injuries. He mostly plays as a power forward which results in numerous highlight dunks.
Besides his NBA career, he has also appeared in a commercial for companies like Kia, Subway, and Vizio.
How much is the net worth of Blake Griffin?
Blake Griffin is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. His success in career path has paid him well financially making his net worth $110 million.
Whilst his salary is $34 million per annum.
In 2023, his net worth is $60 million.
Blake’s Real Estate, Endorsement
Blake Griffin lives in a 10,000 square feet double-story house worth $5.9 million in LA. It is a traditional/quasi-colonial style and includes formal living and dining rooms, a media room, a kitchen, and a family room with a fireplace and large windows. Likewise, it also has a pool with a spa, a gym, a billiards room, and a wine cellar.
Detroit Pistons player also bought a $19.1 million mansion in April 2020.
At a very young age, this NBA player managed to invest in real estate. He also owns a $25 million Brentwood compound, there’s also his $9 million “starter” mansion in Pacific Palisades, a $4 million Manhattan Beach home.
Blake co-owns NFL’s Matt Kalil which is a production company.
Moreover, he endorses international companies including Kia, Subway, AT&T, Vizio, Nike, Panini, and Red Bull. He charges $6 to $10 million per endorsement.
Rumor, Controversy
Blake Griffin is rumored to have hooked up with Kate Upton in the year 2013.
How tall is Blake Griffin?
Blake Griffin has a height of 6 feet 10 inches. His body weighs 114kg.
He has Light Brown hair and Dark Brown eyes.
His chest size is 45 inches, arm size is 16 inches, waist size is 34 inches and shoe size is 17(US).
Blake Griffin: Social Media Profile
Blake Griffin is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
He has 3.7 million followers on Instagram, 4.4 million followers on Twitter, and more than 3.92 million followers on Facebook.
Blake Griffin’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March | Saturday |
| 2025 | March | Sunday |
| 2026 | March | Monday |
| 2027 | March | Tuesday |
| 2028 | March | Thursday |