Blake Griffin: Celtics’ chemistry, embracing a new role, comedian in the NBA

Blake Griffin tips off Season 3 of ‘View From The Rafters.’ In this episode, Blake dishes details about his Celtics bench role and team chemistry, specifically between the famed “Bus 1 Crew.” He also discusses growing up in Oklahoma City and adjusting to starting his NBA career in a big market like Los Angeles. As a 13-year vet, Blake shares his thoughts on what makes Jayson Tatum so special while touching on Joe Mazzulla's leadership style. Listeners also learn about Blake’s hobbies outside of basketball as he discusses his interest in comedy and where he gets his stand-up material from. Blake closes out the episode sharing how Paul Pierce impacted his career, his thoughts on Boston fans, and details from his busy All-Star Weekend experiences including winning the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

*This episode was recorded in a live environment and has a few moments of brief, imperfect audio. 

7:46 – Blake on the Celtics bench, team chemistry, and inside jokes

11:50 – Blake’s upbringing and NBA start

17:29 – Blake’s analysis of Jayson Tatum’s talent and Joe Mazzulla's leadership

26:15 – Blake’s interest in comedy and meeting Dave Chappelle for the first time

34:05 – How Blake set #NBATwitter on fire while convincing DeAndre Jordan to stay with the Clippers in 2015

40:45 – Blake’s relationship with Paul Pierce, opinion on Boston fans, plus his All-Star Weekend experiences

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