Paul Griffin (basketball)
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| Position | Forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Born | January 1, 1954 Shelby Township, MI |
| College | Western Michigan University |
| Draft | 74th (5th round), 1976 New Orleans Jazz |
| Pro career | 1976–1983 |
| Former teams | New Orleans Jazz (1976–1979) San Antonio Spurs (1979–1983) |
Paul Arthur Griffin (born January 1, 1954, in Shelby Township, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.
Griffin attended Western Michigan University from 1972 to 1976, leading the Broncos to their first NCAA Basketball Tournament berth in 1976 and an appearance in the Sweet Sixteen. He finished his career as WMU's all-time leading rebounder.
Griffin was selected by the New Orleans Jazz in the fifth round of the 1976 NBA Draft, where he spent three seasons. He was acquired by the San Antonio Spurs for the 1979-80 season and remained there until the end of his NBA career in 1983. Griffin was a member of the Spurs' front line that was referred to as the "Bruise Brothers".
[edit] External links
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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