Offensive Game
Prolific scorer for his era. Elite at going above the rim and finishing — nicknamed Dr. Dunkenstein for his aerial artistry. Developed into a reliable three-point threat as the line was introduced.
Career Journey
Utah Jazz
1980-1991
Darrell Steven Griffith, also known by his nickname Dr. Dunkenstein, is an American former professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1980 to 1991. He played collegiately at the University of Louisville.
Offensive Game
Prolific scorer for his era. Elite at going above the rim and finishing — nicknamed Dr. Dunkenstein for his aerial artistry. Developed into a reliable three-point threat as the line was introduced.
Defensive Game
Active defender who used his athleticism to disrupt. Not an elite stopper but contributed on that end with effort and quickness.
Intangibles
Smart scorer who understood how to get open and finish. His court awareness and scoring consistency gave the early Jazz a reliable offensive anchor.
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Darrell Griffith was the first All-Star in Utah Jazz history, led the NBA in three-pointers in 1984, and gave Salt Lake City its first franchise player. Here is why #35 belongs in the rafters.
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Off the Court
Active in Louisville community
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Dr. Dunkenstein' was given to him at Louisville for a vertical leap that teammates measured at 48 inches.
Won the 1980 NCAA Championship with Louisville and was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player.
Was the first Jazz player to make an NBA All-Star Game (1984) in Utah, cementing him as the franchise's first true star.
Was one of the first players in NBA history to embrace the three-point line, leading the league in threes made in 1983-84.
Career Honors
1981 NBA Rookie of the Year
1984 NBA All-Star
1980 NCAA Champion and Tournament MOP
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