The Celtics are assisting on just 54.1 percent of their baskets this season, which ranks ahead of only the Portland Trail Blazers. While Griffin may not be able to handle starter minutes anymore, he'd be a welcome addition to the depth chart. Griffin could help fill the needs of the Celtics perhaps better than any other team's.īoston has struggled to find a reliable starter at power forward all season with Daniel Theis, Grant Williams and Semi Ojeleye all taking turns. He's an adequate floor-spacer on offense (34.6 percent on catch-and-shoot threes) and would look far better on a minimum deal following a buyout than under his current max deal.Ĭontenders in need of a power forward who can shoot and create for others from the elbow should show some interest, especially those with a strong defensive center to place next to him. Griffin has become quite a good passer over his career, a skill that shouldn't go away even as his other physical attributes diminish. ![]() So why would any team want him, even after a buyout? His contract also makes him virtually untradable since the remainder of his $36.6 million salary is to be paid this season with a $39 million player option looming next year. He's blocked a total of two shots all season, rim-protection numbers that put him in the company of players like Doug McDermott and Devonte' Graham. His defense has also suffered opponents are converting a whopping 70.7 percent of their shots at the rim when defended by him. Griffin doesn't even try to dunk anymore (zero this season in 20 games) and instead spends much of his time on the perimeter. With his athleticism zapped due to multiple knee surgeries over the past few years, he's averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists and is shooting just 36.5 percent from the field. ![]() This version of Griffin resembles more of a current Marc Gasol on offense than the high-flying phenom who racked up 784 dunks over his first four seasons.
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