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OKC Thunder: Pros and cons trading for hometown hero Blake Griffin

Oct 25, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) reacts after dunking the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

“The bad news is nothing lasts forever. The good news is nothing lasts forever.” These lyrics are from a J. Cole song titled “Nothing lasts forever,” which is precisely how I, as an OKC Thunder fan, would describe Blake Griffin’s turbulent journey in the NBA.

The former University of Oklahoma standout was a household name around the OKC area between 2003-2009.