Blake Griffin is a former American professional basketball player who became famous for his explosive dunks, powerful playing style, and standout career with the Los Angeles Clippers. Born on March 16, 1989, he earned six NBA All-Star selections and won the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2011. From his successful college career at the University of Oklahoma to his years in the NBA, Griffin built a strong sporting legacy. After retiring in April 2024, he began exploring opportunities beyond professional basketball.
Blake Griffin Quick Bio
Category
Full Details
Full Name
Blake Austin Griffin
Nickname
Blake Griffin
Date of Birth
March 16, 1989
Height
6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
Age
37 years old (as of October 2026)
Birthplace
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Nationality
American
Profession
Former professional basketball player, producer, media personality
Religion
Not reliably confirmed
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Playing Position
Power forward and center
Playing Weight
Approximately 250 pounds (113 kg)
Shooting Hand
Right-handed
Education
University of Oklahoma
High School
Oklahoma Christian School, Edmond, Oklahoma
College Basketball Team
Oklahoma Sooners
NBA Draft Year
2009
Draft Position
First overall pick
Drafted By
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Debut
October 27, 2010
Retirement Date
April 16, 2024
NBA Career
14 seasons of NBA experience
Former Teams
Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics
Estimated Net Worth
Approximately $100 million, an unofficial estimate
NBA Career Salary
More than $260 million in reported playing earnings
Main Income Source
Professional basketball salaries
Other Income Sources
Endorsements, production work, media and entertainment
Production Company
Mortal Media, associated with Ryan Kalil
Father
Tommy Griffin
Mother
Gail Griffin
Brother
Taylor Griffin, former professional basketball player
Children
Two children with former partner Brynn Cameron
Former Partner
Brynn Cameron
Reported Spouse
Francesca Aiello; verify current marital details through reliable reporting
Instagram
@blakegriffin23
NBA All-Star Selections
Six
All-NBA Selections
Five
NBA Rookie of the Year
2011
NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner
2011
College Player of the Year
2009
Career Games Played
765 regular-season games
Career Points Per Game
19.0
Career Rebounds Per Game
8.0
Career Assists Per Game
4.0
NBA Championships
0
Known For
Powerful dunks, athleticism, rebounding, scoring, and playmaking
Major Career Highlight
Becoming one of the Los Angeles Clippers’ most recognizable stars
Life After Basketball
Media appearances, entertainment projects, and production work
Official Website
BlakeGriffin.com
Current Playing Status
Retired from professional basketball
Career Legacy
A six-time NBA All-Star known for his impact on modern power-forward play
Blake Griffin Images
A Timeline Blake Griffin
Year
Career Milestone
1989
Born on March 16 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
2007
Began playing college basketball for the University of Oklahoma.
2008
Earned national recognition during his college basketball career.
2009
Won major college basketball honors and was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Draft.
2010
Made his NBA debut after missing his first professional season because of a knee injury.
2011
Won NBA Rookie of the Year and the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
2012–2014
Earned three consecutive All-NBA Second Team selections from 2012 through 2014.
2014
Finished third in NBA Most Valuable Player voting.
2015
Earned another All-NBA Third Team selection.
2018
Traded from the Clippers to the Detroit Pistons.
2019
Earned his sixth NBA All-Star selection and another All-NBA Third Team honor.
2021
Joined the Brooklyn Nets.
2022
Signed with the Boston Celtics.
2023
Played his final NBA season with Boston.
2024
Announced his retirement from professional basketball on April 16.
2025
Continued pursuing interests outside basketball and spending time with his family.
2026
Reportedly married Francesca Aiello and began a new talk show, The Stepback with Blake Griffin, according to October 2026 reporting.
Blake Griffin Family
Family Member
Relationship
Information
Tommy Griffin
Father
Basketball coach who helped develop Blake’s interest in the sport.
Gail Griffin
Mother
Supported Blake throughout his upbringing and basketball career.
Taylor Griffin
Older brother
Former professional basketball player who also played college basketball at Oklahoma.
Brynn Cameron
Former partner
Former college basketball player and mother of Blake’s two children.
Ford Griffin
Son
One of Blake’s two children with Brynn Cameron.
Finley Griffin
Daughter
One of Blake’s two children with Brynn Cameron.
Francesca Aiello
Wife
Fashion entrepreneur and founder of the swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis; marriage reported in October 2026.
Blake Griffin Awards Nominations
Year
Award or Recognition
Result
2009
Naismith College Player of the Year
Won
2009
John R. Wooden Award
Won
2009
AP College Basketball Player of the Year
Won
2011
NBA Rookie of the Year
Won
2011
NBA All-Star
Selected
2011
NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Won
2012
NBA All-Star
Selected
2012
All-NBA Second Team
Selected
2013
NBA All-Star
Selected
2013
All-NBA Second Team
Selected
2014
NBA All-Star
Selected
2014
All-NBA Second Team
Selected
2014
NBA Most Valuable Player Award
Finished third in voting
2015
NBA All-Star
Selected
2015
All-NBA Third Team
Selected
2019
NBA All-Star
Selected
2019
All-NBA Third Team
Selected
2014
ESPYS — Best NBA Player
Nominated
2014–2015
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards
Multiple nominations reported
2020
Shorty Awards — Best Celebrity and Best Meme
Nominated
Blake Griffin Dress Collection
Fashion Category
Details
Personal style
A mix of athletic casualwear and tailored formal outfits
Everyday clothing
Casual shirts, jackets, jeans, and sneakers
Formal clothing
Suits and smart attire for public appearances
Known fashion partnership
Zegna appears among his past commercial partners
Other clothing partnership
Levi’s appears among his past partners
Complete wardrobe inventory
Not publicly available
Blake Griffin Car Collection
Car Collection Detail
Information
Known automotive partnership
Kia
Confirmed personal car inventory
Not publicly verified
Specific privately owned models
No comprehensive reliable list
Luxury or sports cars
Ownership should not be assumed from photographs or advertising
Blog image recommendation
Use verified event or campaign photographs with accurate captions
Blake Griffin Watch Collection
Watch Detail
Information
Watch brand associated with his partnerships
IWC
Blake Griffin Social Media Accounts
Platform
Account or Information
Instagram
@blakegriffin23
Instagram profile
instagram.com/blakegriffin23
X (Twitter)
Search for Blake Griffin’s public profile
Facebook
No independently verified personal profile included here
TikTok
No independently verified personal account included here
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