Our number seven “Could Have Been” is a case of tragedy.
In the 2001 NBA Draft, Eddie Griffin was thought of as one of the top talents available. The 6’10” forward was completely dominant during his freshman season at Seton Hall, finishing the year averaging 17.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.4 blocked shots in one of the more ridiculous lines we’ve seen from a college big man. He even had some “stretch” skills to go along with his preternatural athleticism, knocking down 1.5 threes per game at 32 percent.
Despite some personality issues that saw him get into a fight with one of his teammates, he was still highly sought after when he decided to enter the draft.