2017 NBA free agency: Is Blake Griffin or Paul Millsap better?
Paul Millsap and Blake Griffin have both opted out of their contracts and are set to be free agents come July 1.
Paul Millsap and Blake Griffin, both power forwards, will be two of the league’s most coveted players once the 2017 NBA free agency period begins on July 1. They have each taken different paths to stardom, but deserve the recognition of two of the best power forwards in the game today.
Paul Millsap had a $21.4 million option for next season with the Atlanta Hawks but has chosen to test the free agency waters. Millsap played the previous four seasons with the Hawks, making the All-Star team each season. Before coming to Atlanta, he spent the first seven years with the Utah Jazz.
Last season he averaged a career-high 18.1 points and 3.7 assists per game to go along with 7.7 rebounds. He also tacked on 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks per game.
Blake Griffin has also reportedly opted out of his contract, exercising his early termination option with the Los Angeles Clippers. Ironically enough, he was also set to make $21.4 million next year.
Sources: Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin has opted out of his contract to become a free agent.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Griffin averaged 21.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game last season. He has struggled with some untimely injuries recently, missing out on most of the playoffs the last two years. He also hasn’t played in more than 67 regular season games since the 2013-14 season.
Given that both of these stud power forwards are set to become free agents in less than a week, let’s dive into their film and the numbers behind the film to figure out who is the better option for your favorite team this summer.