NBA Blake Griffin Weekend

Last year was a blah. The Slam Dunk Competition was a complete joke and the All Star Game was filled with injured starters (who weren't able to start at all).

This year's All Star Weekend has to be a good one..and it is.

BLAKE GRIFFIN DAY 1

Saturday morning got me all occupied watching John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Blake Griffin busting the sophomores in a game I expected for the Rookies to win. I got my wish and John Wall was named MVP.

Blake wasn't given too many exposures for he will be dominating the 3-day festivities. Besides, they wanted a healthy, injury-free "Beast" for the Slam Dunk Competition.

BLAKE GRIFFIN DAY 2

All Star Saturday. Shooting Stars competition was won by the Atlanta Team, while the Skills competition had Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The 3-point shootout was a huge surprise. Miami Heat's James Jones won against Boston Celtics shooters Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. For a moment there, I almost forgot that JJ was a part of the final shootout. There were so much hype for Ray and Paul. Well, so much for the "stars" I guess. That win got Dwayne Wade (and his girly brooch) on his feet. Oh and yeah, there was the Slam Dunk competition too.


There were a lot of theatrics that involved a teddy bear, a lost kid, 2 balls, McGee's mom and a loud Kenny Smith. But through it all, Javale McGee and (wait for it) Blake Griffin went one on one in what seemed to be the best slamdunk showdown in years now.

Blake's homage to Vince Carter's elbow ripping slam was his best while I thought that McGee's 2-ball slam was very genius. Serge Ibaka should be given props too, for his effort and creativity with the stuff toy dunk, but there you go.

The car dunk by Blake? I find it too..flashy. But Baron Davis sure had a lot of fun watching it. Nice pass too. The problem with McGee's final dunk was that he kind of gave up the theatrics to do a clean slam that should have been his first act. Honestly, it's hard to regain the hype after Blake's "dramatic" shot.

And yes, Blake got the trophy. I wish to see him again next year along with Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson, Vince Carter and (wait for it) LeBron James, who have been promising to join year after year. (and not really doing it) Now that is something to watch out for.

BLAKE GRIFFIN DAY 3

The crowd chants "we want Blake!"
Kobe dunks on LeBron.
DWade injured.
Boston stars snubbed.

This is an all-out All Star game.

The East first five, led by (wait for it) LeBron James did the chalk toss.

But Kobe is in it to win it.
LeBron put out an amazing triple-double stat, but this wasn't enough to give the Eastern squad a win. West won the game with 148-143, naming the Black Mamba as MVP.

Kobe is now a four-time All Star MVP, tied with the most number of ASMVPs with Bob Pettit. Kevin Durant could've won co-MVP, but it's in LA so better give it to the guy in LA.

Kobe proves to be the brightest star in the city of stars, but definitely, Blake Griffin has KO'd this festivity with a dominating 3-0 win.

Rookies. Slam Dunk. All Star Game.

You go Blake! Yey for Kobe! Now get back to work.