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Adrian Griffin

Adrian Griffin is an American former professional basketball player and coach.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Adrian Griffin is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played nine NBA seasons as a guard/forward and later worked as an NBA assistant coach and head coach, including a brief stint with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023–24. He attended Seton Hall University and was inducted into the Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010.

Early life and college career

Griffin was born in Wichita, Kansas, and played college basketball at Seton Hall University. He was a three-year starter and later received Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame recognition.

NBA playing career

Griffin entered the NBA in 1999 and played nine seasons for five teams. His role was primarily as a guard/forward known for defense and rebounding, and he appeared in the 2006 NBA Finals with Dallas.

Coaching career

After his playing career, Griffin worked in NBA coaching, including assistant positions with several franchises and with the Canadian national media attention around the Toronto Raptors. He was later hired as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023.

Personal life

Available sources identify Griffin as married, with children, including sons Adrian Jr. and Alan and daughter Aubrey. Some later sources also describe him as pursuing leadership-related work after his NBA head coaching tenure.

Key facts

  • Adrian Griffin played nine NBA seasons for five teams, averaging 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
  • He was a three-year starter at Seton Hall University and earned All-Big East second-team honours as a senior.
  • Griffin helped the Dallas Mavericks reach the 2006 NBA Finals and started for them during that playoff run.
  • He later became an NBA assistant coach and was head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks from June 2023 to January 2024.
  • Griffin coached the Toronto Raptors as an assistant and was part of the staff that helped the team win its first NBA championship in 2019.
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Canadian context

He coached the Toronto Raptors as an assistant and was part of the staff that helped the team win its first NBA championship in 2019.[9][11]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adrian Griffin?
Adrian Griffin is an American former NBA player and coach who played as a guard/forward and later served as an NBA assistant coach and head coach.
When was Adrian Griffin born?
He was born on July 4, 1974.
Which college did Adrian Griffin attend?
He attended Seton Hall University, where he was a three-year starter.
Which NBA teams did Adrian Griffin play for?
He played for the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, and Seattle SuperSonics.
What were Adrian Griffin’s NBA career averages?
He averaged 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game in 477 regular-season games.
Did Adrian Griffin coach in the NBA?
Yes. He coached in the NBA as an assistant and was head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks from 2023 to 2024.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Griffin
    Supports: College career, NBA playing career, coaching career, Hall of Fame induction, and Bucks head coaching dates.
  2. NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/player/1559/adrian-griffin
    Supports: Birthdate, height, weight, position, college, undrafted status, and career averages.
  3. StatMusehttps://www.statmuse.com/nba/player/adrian-griffin-1402
    Supports: Career regular-season statistics and teams played for.
  4. Asbury Park Presshttps://www.app.com/story/sports/college/2019/11/20/adrian-griffin-toronto-raptors-seton-hall/4236493002/
    Supports: Seton Hall standout status, nine NBA seasons, and Raptors coaching role.
  5. Land of Basketballhttps://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/adrian_griffin.htm
    Supports: Biographical data including college, birthplace, height, weight, and teams.
  6. National Basketball Retired Players Associationhttps://www.legendsofbasketball.com/alumni/adrian-griffin/
    Supports: Career overview, jersey numbers, college, and NBA debut.
  7. University of Miamihttps://sites.education.miami.edu/miamisportconference/adrian-griffin/
    Supports: Raptors assistant role, championship staff involvement, and playing career summary.