Eddie Griffin (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 30, 1982 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 17, 2007 (aged 25) Houston, Texas |
| 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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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.
References
- ↑ "Timberwolves waive Griffin". SI.com. 2007-03-13. Retrieved 2007-03-14.
Other websites
- 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 |