Should Darrell Griffith be in the Hall of Fame?
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121. Darrell Griffith
The second best player ever to come from Louisville, Darrell Griffith led Coach Denny Crum’s Cardinals to their first National Title and was the National Player of the Year in 1980. Griffith had incredible leaping ability and used this to finish plays with style. He also was a potent jump shooter though he never became the superstar many thought he would be out of college. Griffith still had a very solid NBA career but was overshadowed by his great career at Louisville.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1997
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Games Played: 765
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Per Game Averages:
28.0 MIN
16.2 PTS
3.3 RB
2.1 AST
1.2 STL
0.3 BLK
.463 FG%
.332 3FG%
.707 FT%
37 Playoff Games
28.1 MIN
15.1 PTS
3.8 RB
2.1 AST
1.3 STL
0.3 BLK
.438 FG%
.371 3FG%
.711 FT% -
Advanced Stats:
14.5 PER
.509 TS%
22.0 WS
3.4 VORP37 Playoff Games
14.1 PER
.509 TS%
0.9 WS
0.5 VORP - Played For: Utah Jazz
- College: Louisville
- Drafted: 1st Round, 2nd Overall in 1980
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Major Accolades and Awards: NBA Rookie of the Year (1980-81)
The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1980-81)
Most 3-Point Field Goals (2) (1983-84 & 1984-85)
Highest 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1983-84)
NBA Championship Rings: None
NCAA Champion (1) (Louisville, 1980)
Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1) (1980)
John R. Wooden Player of the Year (1) (1980)
The Sporting News NCAA Player of the Year (1) (1980)
Consensus First Team All-American (1) (1980)
Metro Conference Player of the Year (1) (1980)
First Team All-Metro Conference (3) (1978, 1979 & 1980)
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Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (1) (1982-83)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (4) (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85 & 1986-87)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (1) (1982-83)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (2) (1980-81 & 1982-83)
Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (4) (1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85 & 1986-87)
Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (3) (1982-83, 1983-84 & 1984-85)
Top Ten Finishes: Usage Percentage (2) (1980-81 & 1982-83)
- Notable All-time Rankings: 67. Usage Percentage: 26.3
Should Darrell Griffith be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 0%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 50%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 50%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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