The Los Angeles Sports Council announced today that Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has been selected the 2015 Sportsman of the Year. Griffin will be honored at the 11th Annual LA Sports Awards, which will be held on Thursday, February 25 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Griffin is being recognized for his many outstanding achievements in 2015. He was chosen by the fans as the starting forward for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game and helped lead the Clippers to a first round NBA playoff victory over the defending champion San Antonio Spurs. In 14 playoff games in 2015, the five-time All-Star averaged 25.5 points, 12.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
The LA Sports Awards are produced annually by the Sports Council to celebrate the greatest moments of the year in sports in the Los Angeles/Orange County area.
The star-studded awards dinner and gala will be televised by Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket (air dates TBA). The show will include special appearances by some of the athletes whose achievements helped make 2015 such a memorable sports year.
Griffin is the third Clippers player to win the Sportsman Award, joining 2013 honoree Chris Paul and 2006 recipient Elton Brand.