Blake Griffin joins The Vertical Podcast

Blake Griffin joins JJ for a in-depth discussion. Griffin talks about his love of stand up comedy, how it led to him trying his hand at the craft and who was responsible for him breaking into the comedy game. The teammates also discuss how frustrating a season it was for the Clippers and Griffin gives insight to what he did this offseason to get him ready, physically, for the upcoming season. Here are some key moments: 2:28: Griffin hosting a show at the Just for Laughs comedy festival and his stand-up experience. 6:28: The absurdity of the postgame interview. 8:23: The amount of media access and how it impacts the players. 11:17: Griffin’s routine on game day, including his music choices. 16:53: The off-court opportunities Griffin has enjoyed while playing in Los Angeles. 19:57: Griffin’s favorite commercials he has starred in, including how he got his Kia endorsement. 24:11: The roots of Griffin’s strong work ethic. 30:20: Griffin’s offseason prep following a difficult season. 32:15: What the Clippers need to do to get over the hump in the playoffs. 36:40: Griffin’s pursuit of writing, production and comedy opportunities. 40:50: Four-on-Four: Griffin’s favorite stand-up specials. 43:23: Griffin’s favorite young comedians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices