NBA

Blake Griffin

NBA forward, 2009 No. 1 pick, six-time All-Star, Slam Dunk champion

All evidence

1 record, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2009

   • Bench press185 lb × 22

     Official testNBA combine, before rookie season, age 20Bodyweight 248.4 lb2009 NBA Draft Combine

     “Bench Press reps name 23 Luke Harangody, Notre Dame 22 Blake Griffin, Oklahoma”

     2009 Fitness Tests for the NBA Draft (Combine) - Topend SportsCombine testing2009

     Topend Sports top-10 table, 'based on official league documents'. Quote is table text as shown. Test: 185 lb for max reps. The Barbell caption: 'Blake Griffin benched 22 reps in 2009.' Weight at combine 248.4 lb.