Darrell Griffith

There is something irresistible about a nickname like Dr. Dunkenstein, and Darrell Griffith earned every syllable of it. What moves me most, though, is his loyalty: a Wooden Award, Rookie of the Year, and eleven straight seasons with the Utah Jazz from 1980 to 1991. In an era of restless player movement, a man who soared for a single franchise his entire career feels almost mythic. Add his deep Louisville roots, and you get a portrait of hometown pride and devotion. I admire athletes who plant their flag once and never abandon it.

Name (English)

Darrell Griffith

Name (Japanese)

ダレル・グリフィス

Reading

だれる・ぐりふぃす

Born

June 16, 1958 (age 68)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Gemini / Dog

Origin

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Height

193 cm

Occupation

basketball player

High school

Louisville Male High School

University

University of Louisville

Awards & achievements

• 1980 John R. Wooden Award
• 1981 NBA All-Rookie Team
• 1981 NBA Rookie of the Year Award

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darrell%20Griffith
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%AC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AA%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B9
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1166588

Tags

• Kentucky
• basketball player

Last updated

2026-06-24

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