Sometimes you get lucky - you don't put much work in and you're successful anyway. But over the course of time, if you really want to shape your path, I think it's about the quality of the time you put in.
Blake GriffinEnergy is something you can control, in everything you do, you're going to face people more talented than you. I set myself apart by bringing more energy than they do.
Blake GriffinTeams want me to do something stupid. You want to get to the point where nothing affects you, where you control them.
Blake GriffinBasketball has always and will always come first to me but it's also given me the chance to do really fun things and work with really fun people and its something I'm lucky to have.
Blake GriffinMy dad was a huge basketball influence in my life on and off the court. Playing for him and having him around, having him push me harder than maybe another coach would have was a huge blessing for me. Getting to play with my brother was an unreal experience at Oklahoma, in college, it's some of the funnest times I've had in basketball, and I'll cherish those memories forever.
Blake Griffin