Griffin is an injury machine. He broke his left kneecap, had surgery, and missed the entire 2009-10 season after being drafted first overall.
He has missed time with back spasms, a torn left quad, a staph infection, broken hand, right knee surgery, a broken toe, a sprained left MCL since.
In the first year of a five-year, $171 million deal with the Clippers, they realized building a franchise around him wasn't the best move.
He has never proven that he is a winner & he is one of the most disliked players in the NBA as he constantly complains & often finds himself fighting opposing coaches. The Clippers need to rebuild and this is a good start. I wouldn't be surprised if DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams are next.
**Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, A 1st & 2nd round pick next year. That is more value then they deserved for him.
It's a smart trade for the Clips to build for the future. Get two starters back and a couple picks. The question, I would think, now becomes what're they asking for Lou and Jordan? Too much? Lou's having a career year so he is the quintessential sell-high candidate.