Blake Griffin is the 3rd best American big drafted Since 2000
When discussing the greatest American big men drafted in the 21st century, Dwight Howard (2004, 1st overall) and Anthony Davis (2012, 1st overall) stand out as clear top-two selections. Howard, an eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, dominated the paint for over a decade, leading Orlando to the 2009 NBA Finals. Davis, a champion with the Lakers in 2020, is one of the most versatile two-way bigs in modern basketball. But after them, who comes next? If we exclude Karl-Anthony Towns (born in the Dominican Republic) and Joel Embiid (born in Cameroon) from the conversation, the debate becomes intriguing. Here are the top candidates for the third-best American big drafted since 2000. Top Contenders 1. Blake Griffin (2009, 1st Overall – LAC) Career Stats: 19.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 4.0 APG Accolades: 6× All-Star, 5× All-NBA, Rookie of the Year Blake Griffin entered the league as an explosive power forward, redefining highlight reels with his jaw-dropping dunks...
