体坛英语资讯：Griffin selected as top pick by LA Clippers in NBA draft

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.