Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose are enjoying themselves in Mexico City ahead of the Detroit Pistons' clash with the Dallas Mavericks.
It's pretty cold in Detroit at the moment, so both Griffin and Rose are happy to be in a warm climate while taking part in the growth of the NBA.
“I love it,” Rose said, via Pistons.com. “Especially when you come somewhere where the weather is great, the food is great and the wine is great. Take in everything and cherish the moments that we have here and take in the culture.”
“It’s huge. Obviously, I’m biased, but because basketball has done so much for me in my life, I’ve got to see a lot of places I wouldn’t necessarily see,” Griffin said. “The first time I came here (with the Clippers in 2010) was for basketball. I love being able to come to places like this, whether we go overseas to China or wherever it is, and play the game. The growth of basketball is a huge thing and hopefully gives kids out there more and more opportunities.”
The Pistons are 10-14 on the season. They are looking to win their third straight game when the ball tips off on Thursday against the Mavs.
Griffin, who missed the first 10 games of the season, is averaging 18.2 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 39.9 percent from the field and 31.0 percent from beyond the arc in 12 games. The Pistons are 6-6 with Griffin in the lineup.
Rose, meanwhile, is putting up 16.1 points and 5.8 assists. The former MVP is shooting 48.8 percent overall and 87.0 percent from the free-throw line.
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