Tommy and Gail Griffin

Here's a couple interesting comments from Blake Griffin's parents, Tommy and Gail, at the introductory press conference Monday.

Gail Griffin, on how it felt to finally see their younger son introduced as the No. 1 pick and older son Taylor selected in the second round by the Phoenix Suns:
"It's surreal. I think we still kind of pinch ourselves and go, is this really still happening? It's exciting. We're just absolutely elated that they're both getting to have a shot at their long-time goal, and to be able to have their very first job after college playing basketball, doing something they love. It's what parents want for their kids, it's a dream come true.

Tommy Griffin, on whether Taylor Griffin ever felt overshadowed by younger brother Blake:
"Taylor has never indicated that to us, and he has never looked like it bothered him. Matter of fact, basically, if it wasn't for Taylor, Blake wouldn't have been at OU. Taylor was the No. 1 recruiter that got Blake to say, 'I will go to OU.' "
Gail chimes in: "(Taylor) is Blake's biggest fan, and Blake is Taylor's biggest fan."