Blake Griffin Says Sports Psychologist Betrayed His Trust
Griffin says the team-hired psychologist left a voicemail for his coach after a private session, ending his trust in sports psychologists.
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Ex-NBA Player Blake Griffin On How A Sports Psychologist Betrayed His Trust
Imagine finally deciding to open up, only to realize the person you trusted treated your private thoughts like the latest team newsletter. That’s basically how things went for former NBA star Blake Griffin. During an appearance on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast with Lil Dicky, Kristin Batalucco, and Benny Blanco, Griffin shared a story that had listeners shaking their heads. Blake Griffin reveals the exact moment a professional sports psychol…
Blake Griffin On Why He Stopped Seeing Sports Psychologists
Professional athletes are often encouraged to prioritize their mental health, but opening up only works when there’s confidence that private conversations will stay private. Blake Griffin says one experience during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers shattered that belief. While looking back on his NBA career, the former All-Star recalled an encounter with a team-appointed sports psychologist that convinced him not to seek that kind of suppor…

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