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Blake Griffin Retires After 13 Seasons in NBA: 'I'm Thankful for Every Single Moment'

Blake Griffin announced his retirement after more than a decade as a pro basketball player.

I could continue on about the people in my life who have contributed immensely to my career, but in this short non-letter, I have to acknowledge my parents, Tommy and Gail, and my brother, Taylor, for their unconditional support and guidance. 1 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, but didn't play his rookie season until the following year due to a stress fracture he suffered in his knee in L.A.'s final preseason game. "I am equally thankful for the not-so-good moments: the losses, the injuries, the way too many surgeries, the lessons, the heartbreaks, and it wouldn't be sports retirement letter without acknowledging the "haters."

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