2014 Outlook: Blake Griffin
Though his second-half surge was somewhat overshadowed by Kevin Durant's, Blake Griffin became an elite Fantasy player once Chris Paul went down and used that momentum to put together a stellar season. For the months of January and February, Griffin averaged 27.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game on 55 percent shooting from the field. That impressive stretch afforded him more freedom to roam and act as a playmaker even when Paul returned. Scoring 25-plus and grabbing nine rebounds is great, but those assists hold the key to Griffin's upside. Right now, the only difference between Kevin Love and Griffin for Fantasy is the fact that Griffin plays alongside the league's top rebounder and assist man. If they swapped scenarios, you'd probably see Griffin finish ahead of Love as the top power forward in Fantasy, but Griffin plays for a contender and therefore is relied upon less barring injury. Still, drafting Griffin near the middle of the first round would yield great value.
