Former NBA superstar Blake Griffin announced his retirement from basketball earlier this week, calling it a career after an incredible run. A six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA team member, Griffin also had one of the most impressive career transformations in recent history.

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) goes up for a layup during the second quarter of their NBA playoff game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, on Monday, April 22, 2019. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com) Mike Mulholland | MLive.com

Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday, ending a memorable career full of highlight dunks. Where does he rank all time?

LA Clippers legend Blake Griffin announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday morning, hanging it up after 13 seasons, six All-Star appearances, and five All-NBA selections. Griffin spent time with the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics before calling it a career, making a strong impact at each stop.

His Celtics teammates clearly wanted him back — Derrick White and Payton Pritchard said they begged the former All-Star to return to the team. Griffin still gets plenty of respect from his C’s teammates despite spending just one season in Boston. But it was clear the veteran commanded respect and was well-liked in the locker room.

Blake Griffin announced his retirement after a career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory.

Tuesday, Griffin — who was out of the NBA this season — officially retired. Griffin’s resume is impressive: No. 1 overall pick, five-time All-NBA, six-time All-Star and the 2011 Rookie of the Year. He also won the Slam Dunk Contest jumping over a car. It’s a career that at least merits discussion of whether it’s Hall of Fame worthy.

Blake Griffin, often regarded as one of the most underrated players in the NBA, recently announced his retirement from professional basketball via an emotional letter on his official Instagram account.