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Blake Griffin Really Wants to Be John Oliver

The former Clippers all-star has landed a new late-night gig and hopes it changes how viewers see him and sports; the desk has opinions.

On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 9:37 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “Blake Griffin Really Wants to Be John Oliver”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:37 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
Topics: John Oliver.
BBN covered this story before: John Oliver says Last Week Tonight is never gonna change after… (October 13).

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd Blake Griffin has a new late-night gig, the Hollywood Reporter says he hopes it shows sports in a new light. I'd watch just to see a power forward do a desk.

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