While Mark Price and John Starks are both respectable Oklahoma representatives, they do not compare to the superstar talent that is Blake Griffin. Born in Oklahoma City, Blake Griffin all of his high school and collegiate basketball in his home state of Oklahoma. In his sophomore year as an Oklahoma Sooner, Blake Griffin earned the title of National Player of the Year, which led to him being picked first overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Tragically, during the final pre-season game of the 2009 season, Griffin broke his left knee cap and missed his entire rookie year. What could have derailed his trajectory later resulted in Griffin becoming a force of nature in the paint, racking up a Rookie of The Year Award in 2011 and six NBA All-Star nods through his decade-long career. Watching Griffin grow throughout the years has been a pleasure for any true basketball aficionado. He's developed a stable handle and jump shot that has made him more of a threat since he was initially introduced to the league. Now, he just needs a couple of rings for his trophy case.