NBA: Biggest Winners & Losers of the Blake Griffin to Detroit Deal

LOSER: BLAKE GRIFFIN

Blake Griffin signed a 5-year $171 million dollar deal this past summer with the Clippers

You might be wondering how Griffin is a loser if he is still pocketing the money that signed for this past offseason. Not only is he pocketing his $29.5 million already but he gets an extra $215,000 each of the remaining years of his deal with a 15% trade kicker being activated due to this deal.

So from a money point of view, Griffin has nothing to lose but his extra circular activities, his game and recognition are most definitely going to see a hit staying in the relatively small market town of Detroit.

Over the past one year, the 5-time All-Star made multiple appearances on across popular talk shows in the country alongside hosts like James Corden, Jimmy Fallon. Not to mention, him hosting and curating a stand-up comedy show for a small list of VIP audience. He's going to lose a chance to do all of that during the season. Staying in Detroit, all this would only be possible in the off-season.

Last but not least is Griffin's deal with Air Jordan. Although the sneaker sales might go up for the region of Detroit, marketing them will take a hit which will adversely affect his overall value to the brand.

Basketball-wise, it's a chance for a fresh start. The remaining games of this season would be used by him and the franchise to come on the same page regarding playing style and understanding before possibly unleashing and improving as a team next season.