
The NBA may be a star’s league, but it takes the right culture and mindset for a team to go the distance. Top talent must be anchored by poise, tenacity, and an understanding of the moment. All season long, veteran Blake Griffin has offered that stability for the Boston Celtics.
Griffin is far from the high-flying superstar he was a decade ago, but he has instead found new ways to contribute to winning basketball. In his first season with the Celtics, Griffin has proven an important voice in the locker room, a versatile role player, and, increasingly, a crucial spark of physicality and energy.