New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce NFL Draft Recap & Blake Griffin on NBA Playoffs, Retirement, Kobe Stories, Lob City & More | Ep 189
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Apr 29, 2026 Blake Griffin, former NBA All-Star and No. 1 pick turned broadcaster and entertainer, joins to talk playoffs and life after basketball. He dives into broadcasting life, the evolution of the NBA, Lob City memories, memorable Kobe moments, playoff physicality, young stars to watch, and his comedy ambitions.
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Let Rookie QBs Learn Under Veterans First
- Blake Griffin recommended rookie quarterbacks learn by sitting with veterans to study preparation, film, and process before playing.
- He used Kirk Cousins mentoring Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas as an example of valuable non-playing development time.
Two Months Of Grit That Changed Blake's Career
- Blake Griffin described training in San Francisco with his brother that transformed his athleticism and led to his breakout sophomore year.
- He and his brother lived with a tough trainer, did six-days-a-week sand hill runs and weight sessions for two months with little money, then returned to campus visibly improved.
Why Blake Loves Being In The Amazon Studio
- Blake described enjoying his Amazon Prime studio role where the crew sits together watching games and aims to educate fans on basketball nuances.
- He highlighted colleagues like Steve Nash, Udonis Haslem, Dirk Nowitzki and host Taylor Rooks as part of a fun, insightful studio environment.