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Blake Griffin Frustrated by High Costs to Watch Son's Basketball Game

Blake Griffin Frustrated by High Costs to Watch Son's Basketball Game
World Sports · 01:21:57 - Friday, 6 November 2026

Former NBA star Blake Griffin expressed frustration after discovering that tickets to watch his son's youth basketball game cost more than tickets to professional NBA games. The six-time All-Star shared his experience on social media, highlighting the rising expenses associated with youth sports tournaments.

Griffin, who played 13 seasons in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics, noted the irony of paying premium prices for amateur competition. The incident underscores a growing trend in youth sports where tournament organizers charge significant fees for spectator access.

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