Eddie Griffin (basketball)

Eddie Griffin
Personal information
Born(1982-05-30)May 30, 1982
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 2007(2007-08-17) (aged 25)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoman Catholic
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
CollegeSeton Hall (2000–2001)
NBA draft2001: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Drafted byNew Jersey Nets
Playing career2001–2007
PositionPower forward / center
Number33, 41
Career history
20012003Houston Rockets
20042007Minnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights
Career NBA statistics
Points2,171 (7.2 ppg)
Rebounds1,744 (5.8 rpg)
Assists236 (0.8 apg)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Eddie Jamaal Griffin (May 30, 1982 – August 17, 2007) was an American professional basketball player from Philadelphia. He last played for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, who waived him on March 13, 2007. Months later, he was killed in a car crash.