Poll Results & Poll #2 Posted

So even though the first TSG poll didn't receive and overwhelming number of responses, due to the blog still being very young, it seems as though all are in consensus that the Clippers understand the best move they can make is to take the only sure thing in this year's draft in Blake Griffin. What happens from there is anyone's guess.

I tend to agree that while Griffin will be drafted by the Clippers, he will not play his entire career there. There are numerous scenarios as to which this would be the case, but I imagine that he will sign the first extension he is eligible for as a Clip and then go into free agency, much like LeBron and Chris Bosh are planning. Of course, even if he was determined to play his entire career for the Clippers, there is the high likelihood of Donald Sterling forcing him out for any number of bogus reasons, most likely money. Or he could play for a while, be a great player, know he'll never get a ring playing for this franchise, and force them to ship him elsewhere. Either way, I think our voters got it right.

On to Poll Question #2:
Obviously, much has been made about the fact that LeBron will be a free agent next offseason. Obviously, many teams will be inquiring about his services. Obviously, no one really knows LeBron's intentions. So I put it to the TSG readers, where do you think he will play?

There are strong sentiments that it is one of three likely teams: Cavs, Knicks, Nets. He can stay in Cleveland, where he grew up nearby and can try to build a dynasty, or he can headline every night at Madison Square Garden for the Knickerbockers, or he can team up with pal Jay-Z when the Nets hop over to Brooklyn. Or he could surprise everyone and sign with another NBA team, or do the unthinkable and take what would certainly be a RIDICULOUSLY, LUDICROUSLY rich offer from some European team to star over there (admittedly unlikely).

Check it out on the sidebar to the right and vote!

1st TSG Blog Poll

As you can see on the right column, the 1st poll of the new The Sports Grind poll has been posted. The inaugural post of the blog discusses the results of the draft lottery and the likelihood that Blake Griffin will be a member of the Clippers starting on June 25.

As we all know, the Clippers are not exactly the most functionally run team in the NBA. They have screwed up a number of careers and sent good players packing while receiving little to nothing in return. They've scared off enough players that some were counting down their days til free agency on their shoes! So what will become of Blake Griffin's career with the Clippers?

With they trade away the #1 pick? Will they get him for just his rookie contract, or a rookie contract plus an extension (a la LeBron, Chris Bosh, D-Wade)? Or will he change the culture of the other locker room at Staples Center and play his entire career for them?

Weigh in on the poll to the right!