"Blake Griffin has been quite busy since announcing his retirement from pro basketball in April 2024. As the former Boston Celtics power forward powers through the days leading up to the holiday season, his two kids are keeping him on his toes. "I feel like a chauffeur," he jokingly tells AD of his non-stop weekend driving his 12-year-old son, Ford Wilson, and 9-year-old daughter, Finley Elaine, to their respective football and soccer games. "But it's awesome.""
"With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, Griffin is looking forward to some much-deserved downtime with his family. "When I was playing, it was really hard," he says of the NBA's annual Christmas Day matchups. Now, he has more time to focus on traditions of his own, including decking out his sprawling property in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood. The Christmas tree usually goes up on Black Friday in the Griffin household, and it's customary for everyone to partake in trimming it."
Blake Griffin retired from professional basketball in April 2024 and is spending the holiday season focused on family life in Brentwood, Los Angeles. He regularly drives his 12-year-old son, Ford Wilson, and 9-year-old daughter, Finley Elaine, to their sports, describing the role as a chauffeur and enjoying the time. Griffin looks forward to downtime after the demands of playing, especially around Christmas. The family puts up their tree on Black Friday and trims it together. Holiday hosting alternates between Griffin's home and his brother Taylor's house. The kids' table uses a disposable cloth with markers and crayons for personalized placemats. On Christmas Eve, each family member opens one present before Santa arrives overnight. Griffin also assembled a holiday gift guide with Wayfair and found a chair suited to his six-foot-nine frame.
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