Blake Griffin has spent 12 of the Detroit Pistons first 16 games either rehabilitating injuries, or resting for load management. Through the four games he has played, Griffin is averaging 19.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game on shooting splits of .403/.217/.852.
In nearly every single category, (minus free throw percentage) Griffin is averaging lower number than he was a season ago. That can easily be chalked up to the fact that he’s still working his way back to full strength, and while that’s largely true, there may be another reason.
Pistons fans were anticipating an interesting product on the court this season.