Rhino Relates Griff To Malone, Lebron, Deer, Car

[JGlanton]

Smith was asked if Griffin was 98.9% back after having missed all of last season because of a stress fracture in his left kneecap.

"159.7531 percent," he said, smiling. "Blake's looking real good. He's determined. I'm happy for him. Happy he's back on the court. You know he's going to do some special things this year."

A few minutes later, he got much more specific about Griffin's considerable talents.

"I can say this. I never played against Karl Malone," Smith said. "But he has the strength of Karl Malone but can run and jump like LeBron James.

"He can definitely make LeBron plays, defensively. Out in the open, he can make something special happen. He's kind of like a specialist. He has the best of both worlds. The physical strength, the power and he can run like a deer.

"I wouldn't be surprised if he was running a 40-yard dash with a car in the way, if he wouldn't hurt the car versus hurting himself."

Lisa Dillman @ latimes.com

[mkwest]

As long as he Rhino stays away from the knees.

I think Blake is going to shock a lot of people. A lot of people (not necessarily Clipper fans) are underestimating the impact he'll have on the court.

[RiversideClips]

MK, I think u r right in saying Blake will shock the NBA fans. Griffin is THAT GOOD!!
He will open up the perimeter for Baron & Gordon.Kaman & Blake should be better than Kaman & Brand, this is either a learning year or the Clips win 40 + games