 Griffin with Wake Forest in 1977 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1956 Fairmont, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fairmont (Fairmont, North Carolina) |
| College | Wake Forest (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978: 1st round, 17th overall pick |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 1978–1993 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rod Griffin (born June 18, 1956 in Fairmont, North Carolina) is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6'7" power forward spent four seasons playing at Wake Forest University, playing for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He was the 1977 ACC Player of the year. He was selected in the first round (17th pick overall) of the 1978 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets. He played 13 years in Italy and in 1997 he became italian citizen;[1] in Forlì the supporters called him "Sindaco", italian word for Mayor.[2]