Rumors that Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers may be dating model Kate Upton has mushroomed online after U.S. media reported on Thursday that the stars had been witnessed “cozying up” at a nightclub in New York.
E! Online, quoting an unnamed source, reported that Griffin and Upton got intimate last Wednesday while hanging out with their friends. The 21-year-old Upton is believed to have joined Griffin and his friends, including teammate DeAndre Jordan, around 11:30 p.m.
According to the source, Griffin and Upton “were cuddling and holding hands, although they were not seen making out.”
The 24-year-old Griffin, a three-time NBA all-star and former rookie of the year, is best known for his athleticism and flamboyant dunks.
This is not the first time Upton was rumored to be in a romantic relationship with a sports superstar. Last year, her alleged relationship with Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander was effectively confirmed by Verlander’s grandfather.
The Sports Illustrated cover model was also entangled in a rumor with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez of the National Football League.
