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Blake Griffin Argues There's 'Disconnect' Between NBA and Basketball Fans

Former NBA star Blake Griffin acknowledged the NBA is struggling to connect with ‘disgruntled’ fans at the moment

Fox FoundationRetired basketball superstar Blake Griffin admitted things are currently tenuous between the NBA and many sports fans. Griffin, 35, who announced his retirement in April 2024 after 14 seasons in the league, discussed the NBA’s heavily debated dip in popularity during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Griffin theorized the fast-paced nature of modern day sports fandom isn’t making it easy to attract eyeballs.

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