There he was, post-game, Blake Griffin, running through the tunnel, making these odd gestures. What is he mimicking?!?
Well, of course... Hard hats and steel-tipped boots!! Work clothes!! Goin’ to work!! Goin’ blue collar!!
It apparently started a few games back. At least that’s when it got noticed. Whether celebrating post-game or lying prone on the court after taking a charge, Griffin was signaling the Nets new blue collar mentality, particularly on defense. Now, the move has been adopted by the Nets bench, the best team dance since that synchronized line number the team ran in 2018-19 and oh so much better than the best forgotten “cookie dance” of 2013-14.