Clippers Curse Continues

Hello First Tee fans!

It’s been a while (for both Tucker and I) writing and updating, but we’re back!

I know I promised you a Blake Griffin update before my absence, so it’s only fitting that it’s the first article that I return with.

There isn’t much to say when it comes to the curse of the Clippers. It’s pretty much been around for their entire existence. Seeing that Blake Griffin won’t be returning until next season is icing on the cake for this condemned team.

Blake Griffin announced his biggest fear on Thursday (Jan 14, 2009) that he would have season ending surgery to repair his knee (B. Griffin fractured his left knee cap after jumping down from a dunk).

Originally the healing process was estimated to be about 6 weeks with the proper rest and therapy, but what wasn’t released to the public was that this was the fastest option that Big Blake had. The other option was surgery from the start. Unfortunately the first-draft pick of the 2009 draft will be sidelined, but that could possibly be beneficial to him in the end.

Weighing out the pros and cons of sitting an injured, yet phenomenal, athlete can be a difficult when your team isn’t that great to begin with. But in Blake’s case, you can’t rush it back. Seeing that the Clips don’t have much of a chance getting into the playoffs this year (shocker!), why wouldn’t you take the time off and prep for next year? He needs to take the time to study film and plays, and grow stronger. Besides, it’s not like it’s a big deal for the team in a sense because it’s his first season, the guys haven’t played with him enough to say it’s going to cost them in the long run. As long as he uses his time wisely, he can develop more so now than ever. The only con I can possibly think of is that ticket sales probably aren’t as high as they were expected to be; yet I’m sure that’s not the first time in Clipper’s history. Come on, your competing with Kobe, even Blake said the entire city of L.A. isn’t big enough for the Laker’s star.

So it’s another disappointing season for Clipper’s fans, though I’m sure it’s not a surprise. Hang in there guys; you’ve got Manny to spare you over the summer.

--Meg