NBA: Player Rankings – Week 9

6. Blake Griffin (PF, Los Angeles Clippers) 

Dec 28, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

As Blake Griffin’s time in the NBA continues, his progression keeps climbing. Griffin has been a monster as of late by dominating in the post and knocking down both outside jumpers and free-throws with consistency. Griffin this season has averaged 21.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game while posting a PER of 21.57 which ranks, 6th among the league’s power forwards. The Clippers have shown signs of superior play throughout this season, and if they wish to go far in the playoffs, their hopes rest on Blake Griffin’s shoulders. We all know CP3 will come to play, but if Griffin can put up consistently solid numbers,  the Clippers will be hard to beat.