Eddie Griffin (basketball) facts for kids
Power forward / Center | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
May 30, 1982
Nationality | American |
Died | August 17, 2007 Houston, Texas |
(aged 25)
High school | Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Seton Hall (2000–2001) |
NBA Draft | 2001 / 7th overall |
Selected by the New Jersey Nets | |
Pro career | 2001–2007 |
Career history | |
2001–2003 | Houston Rockets |
2004–2007 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
Career highlights and awards | |
2001–02 NBA All-Rookie Second Team | |
Stats at NBA.com |
Eddie Jamaal Griffin (May 30, 1982 – August 17, 2007) was an American professional basketball player. He last played for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. Months later, he was killed in a car crash. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Preceded by Troy Bell |
Big East basketball Rookie of the Year 2001 |
Succeeded by Chris Thomas |

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