Paul Griffin (basketball)
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Paul Arthur Griffin (born January 20, 1954, in Shelby, Michigan) is an American former 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 was selected by the New Orleans Jazz in in the fifth round of the 1976 NBA Draft, where he spent three seasons. Griffin was acquired by the San Antonio Spurs for the 1979-80 season and remained there until the end of his NBA career in 1983. He was a member of the Spurs' front line that was referred to as the 'Bruise Brothers'.
Griffin now resides in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and three children. He is currently employed as a marketing director.
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- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com