NBA Power Forward Out Indefinitely After Surgery

Posted Wed, Jan 22nd, 2020

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Pistons Star Blake Griffin Out Indefinitely After Knee Surgery

Disability Insurance for NBA players

Detroit Pistons' power forward, Blake Griffin, has been out of the game since December 28th due to an knee injury. It was recently announced by the Pistons that Griffin will be out indefinitely for rehabilitation following surgery on his knee. Griffin signed a five-year $171 million contract in 2017 that is fully guaranteed through the 2021-2022 season. The All-Star player also has several endorsement deals that bring his net worth to $80 million (as of 2019).

To learn more about the NBA star player and the leagues' comments, check out the full story here.

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Insurance Solution

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