Blake Griffin: NBA Big men who can learn a thing or two from Hakeem Olajuwon – Feature Part 4
Hakeem Olajuwon is the perfect example of how to be a true dominating centre in the NBA and the current group of young and talented big men can learn a thing or two from the legendary inventor of ‘The Dream Shake’
Blake Griffin
An important big man on the list of talented centres currently having a go in the NBA is Blake Griffin who can learn quite a few things from Olajuwon. Griffin is known for his high flying exploits which have earned him quite a
few highlight plays for his career.
In his time playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, he has come to be known as a high flyer which has gotten him crowd recognition and a place in the All-Star centre. However one aspect of his game that has gotten a faire share of
criticism has been his ability to post up against other dominating big men in the NBA.
There can be no doubt that the Lob City phenomenon, ever since its arrival has taken the NBA by storm and the combination of Griffin and Paul is getting is recognition. But as charming as those high flying plays look, they will
not be of much use while facing tough defences and last season’s playoff struggles against the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs are mere proof of that fact.
Griffin is known for attacking the rim with fierce intensity but while coming up against other big men like Roy Hibbert, Andrew Bynum and the ever ageing talents of Tim Duncan has gotten him in trouble. This is where Olajuwon’
coaching can come into effect and help Griffin get rid of his troubles.
One of the main things which Griffin can learn is how to play pick and roll offence and not just look to attack the basket but have a more assertive presence with is back to the basket. He may not be able to be a more defensive
player but having the footwork to play in the post can do wonders for his offensive style which at the moment is pretty one-dimensioned.
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