Eddie Griffin (basketball)
American basketball player (1982-2007)
Eddie Jamaal Griffin (May 30, 1982 – August 17, 2007) was an American professional basketball player. He last played for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.[1] Months later, he was killed in a car crash. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Personal information | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | May 30, 1982
Died | August 17, 2007 Houston, Texas | (aged 25)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
College | Seton Hall (2000–2001) |
NBA draft | 2001 / 7th overall |
Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
Playing career | 2001–2007 |
Position | Power forward / Center |
Career history | |
2001–2003 | Houston Rockets |
2004–2007 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Career highlights and awards | |
2001–02 NBA All-Rookie Second Team | |
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References
change- ↑ "Timberwolves waive Griffin". SI.com. 2007-03-13. Retrieved 2007-03-14.[permanent dead link]
Other websites
change- Career statistics at Basketball-Reference.com Archived 2019-04-02 at the Wayback Machine
- NBA.com Profile - Eddie Griffin
- Eddie Griffin at Find a Grave
Preceded by Troy Bell |
Big East basketball Rookie of the Year 2001 |
Succeeded by Chris Thomas |