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NBA Draft analysts aren't comparing him to the dominant Blake Griffin of today. They're comparing him to the raw, 18-year-old Blake Griffin who came into Oklahoma as a freshman in 2007.
They're both freakish athletes who couldn't shoot, beat guys off the dribble, or dominate games on a consistent basis. Gordon is a little taller and more versatile, but they're very similar in one area - dunking.
Gordon is the most explosive dunker in the country. While he's behind fellow freshmen Jabari Parker and Julius Randle in his all-around game, he's unmatched in this one area.
The Sweet 16 is devoid of some of college basketball's biggest stars. Gordon is the guy who could break out.