BOSTON —Soon after Blake Griffin got off the phone with Brad Stevens to tell him he wanted to join the Celtics last week, the veteran forward had a decision to make.
Of course, Griffin had to pick what number he wanted to wear with his new team – a very important decision. But it was more difficult than he probably thought.
Nos. 32, 23 and 2 – Griffin’s numbers with the Clippers, Pistons and Nets, respectively – are all retired by the Celtics. And the franchise’s 23 retired numbers – plus all the numbers being worn by current C’s – didn’t give Griffin a lot to work with.
