NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 22: Blake Griffin #2 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Boston Celtics in Game One of the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center at Barclays Center on May 22, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)
Blake Griffin slammed down a monster dunk that has NBA fans recalling his prime days as a Los Angeles Clipper.
Brooklyn Nets fans are witnessing the complete revival of Blake Griffin. In Game 2 of the Nets first round series against the Boston Celtics, the former Detroit Piston was looking like the healthiest man alive.
Check out this third-quarter throwdown.
NBA Playoffs: Blake Griffin finds his legs with the Nets
Just a few short months ago, Griffin was hobbled by injuries and averaging career-lows with the Pistons, who finished last place in the Eastern Conference. Frustrated, he asked to be traded, and on March 5, his contract was bought out. Three days later, he signed with the Nets in what now looks like an absolute steal — perhaps even an organized crime.
According to StatMuse, Griffin had zero dunks in his final 25 games with the Pistons. In fact, prior to joining the Nets, his last dunk was dated back in 2019.
Based on his performance as a Net and even in Tuesday’s playoff game alone, Griffin seems to have regained his once renowned leaping ability. The former NBA Slam Dunk champ was flying high once again, scoring double-digits in a Nets blowout victory.