NBA All-Star, Former Sooner Blake Griffin Announces Retirement

Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The No. 1 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Griffin will wrap up his career with six All-Star selections to his name, a Rookie of the Year Award, and placement on the All-NBA second and third teams on five occasions. In 13 total seasons, Griffin posted career averages of 19.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists while playing for the Clippers, Pistons, Nets and Celtics.

Griffin was an All-American at OU during his Freshman and Sophomore years from 2007 to 2009. He won several Player of the Year awards during his sophomore season including the Naismith College Player of the Year.