NBA Player Power Rankings: Who's Hot, Who's Not?

NBA Player Power Rankings: Who’s Hot, Who’s Not?

January 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after shooting a three-point shot during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Hornets 111-101. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) looks on during overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won in overtime 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

Last Rank: No. 14

Position: Power Forward

Age: 26

Slash Line: .508/.353/.725

Season Averages: 34.9 MPG, 23.2 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 ORPG, 5.0 APG, 0.7 SPG

Verdict: Not

Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Clippers and, as a whole, the NBA, Blake Griffin is still inactive. The five-time All-Star has missed nine consecutive games, which means the Association has been without one of its best players since Christmas Day.

According to Robert Morales of InsideSoCal.com, Griffin isn’t yet able to run at full speed.

"“He has yet to run, I mean, like really run,” [Clippers head coach Doc Rivers] said; Griffin has run on a treadmill. “I think he’s going to start doing that, hopefully, soon. Once he runs, how does he feel? Is there a setback? These things, they have their own little way of healing.”"

For what it’s worth, Griffin was No. 6 on this list before going down with the relatively serious injury.

Griffin has a partially torn left quad tendon, and while it could’ve been worse, there’s no need to risk further injury. The Clippers have won 10 consecutive games, and Griffin’s return will only help their championship aspirations if he’s there to stay.

Hopefully that day comes sooner than later.

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