Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin is an American professional basketball player known for his explosive athleticism and dunking ability.
He gained fame with the Los Angeles Clippers, where his high-flying style made him a perennial All-Star.
His name sometimes serves as shorthand for spectacular dunks: He threw down a Blake Griffin on that defender.
Dunk over someone embarrassingly
- alley-oopAerial pass-to-dunk play
- slamForceful impact or closure
- windmillRotating structure harnessing air
- tomahawkIndigenous hand axe
two-handed · reverse · 360 · elevation · rim · throwdown · Kia · rookie
Top-tier American court league
- power forwardFrontcourt basketball position
- NetsBrooklyn basketball franchise
- CelticsBoston basketball franchise
- dunk contestShowcase of athletic basket-scoring
alley-oop · slam dunk · rebound · block · All-Star · playoffs · court · hoops
Work meant to amuse
- stand-upSolo comedic performance
- actingTemporarily holding position
- Broad CityComedy Central friendship comedy
- roastDry-heat cooking method
SNL · commercials · State Farm · humor · improv · timing · charisma · podcast
Public recognition, widespread
- headlinesArticle titles in newspapers
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- HollywoodAmerican film industry center
Kendall Jenner · tabloids · endorsements · spotlight · publicity · trending · influencer · star power
posterize
Dunk over someone embarrassingly
- alley-oopAerial pass-to-dunk play
- slamForceful impact or closure
- windmillRotating structure harnessing air
tomahawk · two-handed · reverse · 360 · elevation · rim · throwdown · Kia · rookie · highlight reel
NBA
Top-tier American court league
- power forwardFrontcourt basketball position
- NetsBrooklyn basketball franchise
- CelticsBoston basketball franchise
dunk contest · alley-oop · slam dunk · rebound · block · All-Star · playoffs · court · hoops · Chris Paul
comedy
Work meant to amuse
- stand-upSolo comedic performance
- actingTemporarily holding position
- Broad CityComedy Central friendship comedy
roast · SNL · commercials · State Farm · humor · improv · timing · charisma · podcast · media personality
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- headlinesArticle titles in newspapers
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
Kendall Jenner · Hollywood · tabloids · endorsements · spotlight · publicity · trending · influencer · star power
Blake GriffinSteve Nash
Chris Paul · Stephen Curry · Ray Allen · Reggie Miller · Allen Iverson
Blake GriffinTim Duncan
Vince Carter · LeBron James · David Robinson · Steve Nash · Jimmy Butler