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News broke today that former NBA player Eddie Griffin was killed in a fiery collision between his SUV and a train last week. Apparently, his body was so damaged that it took 4 days and a dental records check to determine who the driver of the vehicle was. Griffin was just 25.

Drafted 7th overall in 2001 by the New Jersey Nets, Griffin never quite lived up to his potential. His FT% was abysmal, and his stats were erratic, but the man could block shots and grab rebounds when he wanted to. I know that I used him as a fantasy basketball waiver wire pickup on many occasions. He never stayed on my roster very long, but he had his moments.

Unfortunately, what he'll likely be remembered by is his incident last summer in which he crashed his car while watching a pornographic film and masturbating. The man had some issues, many of which were alcohol and drug related.

Reports were that he planned to get back in shape and attempt to play basketball in Europe this year, and possibly again the NBA, after being waived in March by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Who knows what could have happened to him?

RIP: Eddie Griffin (1982-2007)

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