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英语文摘:Griffin selected as top pick by LA Clippers in NBA draft
日期:2009-06-27
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Xinhua) -- University of Oklahoma's Blake Griffin has been selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the number one overall choice in Thursday's NBA Draft.

    The 2.08-meter, 113 kg forward dominated the paint at both ends of the floor for the University of Oklahoma over the last two years.

    A 20-year-old Oklahoma City native, Blake averaged 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds last season for the Sooners and was the consensus collegiate Player of the Year.

    The 30-team NBA was holding its two-round draft at Madison Square Garden in New York City.