Blake Griffin

Away from the NBA, Blake resides in Manhattan Beach, California.

Blake Griffin can bench press 300 pounds, and rep 185 pounds twenty-two times.

Blake's favorite baseball team is the Chicago Cubs, and his favorite player was Sammy Sosa.

Blake Griffin grew up idolizing Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal.

Blake loved to climb trees as a kid.

For every dunk Blake completes in his games, he donates a hundred dollars towards childhood obesity awareness.

Blake's dream job is to host an episode of Saturday Night Live.

Blake is a clever practical joker.

Blake had to carry around a Dora the Explorerbook bag on road trip in 2009-10 because of a Los Angeles Clippers' rookie ritual.

When Blake played football as a kid, he would line up at the wide receiver and defensive back positions.

Blake Griffin stands 6'10" tall, and weighs 251 pounds.

Blake was selected to be on the cover of the NCAA Basketball 10video game.

Blake committed to attending the University of Oklahoma before his senior year of high school.

Blake attended Oklahoma Christian School in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Blake did not go to public school until 2003. (the beginning of high school)

One of Blake's closest childhood friends was Sam Bradford, who was the #1 pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Blake competed in youth leagues for baseball, basketball, and football.

Blake was homeschooled until after eighth grade.

Blake's father owned a trophy company.

Blake has an older brother, Taylor.