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Blake Griffin chooses Clippers over U.S. national team
For all of Blake Griffin's loyalty to Clippers, he got a one-way ticket to Detroit
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Blake Griffin, a lock to be an NBA All-Star reserve, giving players from losing teams hope – New York Daily News
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Blake Griffin opts out, becomes free agent – The Denver Post
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Blake Griffin backflips into sea before withdrawing from Team USA with reported back injury (video) - NBC Sports
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Could Clippers embarrassing owner drive Blake Griffin away? - NBC Sports
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Doc Rivers says Blake Griffin ordeal 'over' for Clippers – San Bernardino Sun
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Clippers Trade Blake Griffin To Pistons
Clippers' Blake Griffin won't foul things up - Los Angeles Times
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