Quotes from Blake Griffin

I like to do a little bit of boldness but mixed in with a classic look. You don't have to do something crazy to stand out.

I get that question almost more than any other. Once people feel a little comfortable, they're always like, 'So, what, uh, uh, what, um, what's your ethnicity?'

I let the dunks speak for themselves.

It's always a little gross when you're guarding someone and you can see, like, hair coming from underneath his jersey.

I've never seen somebody get more flak than Colin Kaepernick for silently and nonviolently protesting and standing up for something he believes, and something that obviously is an actual problem.

The first laugh is always key. I've done some improv stuff. Once you get your first laugh, you're good. Up until that point, it's a little nerve-racking.

Basketball is basketball, but with each level, there's new challenges and new things you have to pick up.

One of my favorite games of all time was on Nintendo 64 - 'NFL Blitz.' I don't know why, I just loved that game - being able to hit people after the play and stuff was always fun.

The biggest thing I think is, 'It's OK to care. It's OK to want to win and to be that team. To be upset when we lose.'

If you love the game and you love playing, just have fun and enjoy it. Work hard and don't get bogged down by it.

Basketball has always and will always come first to me but it's also given me the chance to do really fun things and work with really fun people and its something I'm lucky to have.

Oklahoma City's not real small; it's got a good amount of the people.

During the playoffs, I tone down the Internet usage.

The usual practice just isn't enough. I want more edge over my opponents. Cross-training is so important. I can improve myself and have a lower impact on my body.

I want to be quicker, I want to be stronger, and I want to be a leader.

I know that if I'm going to take myself to where I want to go as an athlete and a person, I have to look at all my training options.

I just like to be alone sometimes and think.

I think a lot of people have the idea that all I do is dunk and all I do is make layups.

I want to put expectations on our team that are high. That's kind of the way I've always been, and I want to put those expectations on our team as well.

Me personally, I'm always going to lead by example first. But there are moments where I need to use my voice and go up to a guy and get my message across.

Partnering with EA Sports and being on the cover of 'NCAA 10 is' very exciting. And to be on the list of guys who have been on the cover before me is exciting.

My goal is to let people see who I am as a person, not just a basketball player. Many people see athletes in a certain way - flat and one dimensional. I want to change that view.