| Roger Griffith | |
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| Residence | Eagan, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Augsburg College |
| Occupation | General Manager of the Minnesota Lynx |
| Spouse | Jean |
| Children | Emma and Abby |
Roger Griffith is an American basketball executive, and the current General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Lynx.
Griffith initially worked for the Lynx' sibling team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he had worked for Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor at Taymark.[1]
Griffith succeeded the Lynx's first coach and general manager, Brian Agler, in 2003. While his hiring was relatively uneventful, he eventually received some criticism from fans, especially during a long playoff drought that lasted most of his tenure as General Manager.[2] However, Griffith did eventually build a team around Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen, and Maya Moore, and in 2011, the Lynx won the WNBA championship.
Griffith is married and has two children.
| Sporting positions | ||
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| Preceded by Brian Agler |
Minnesota Lynx General Manager 2003–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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