Taylor Griffin
Taylor Griffin is a former basketball player who helped lead Oklahoma to the Elite Eight of the 2009 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
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Taylor Griffin, an American former professional basketball player and current executive, is best known for his tenure with the Phoenix Suns during the 2009-2010 season. A two-time Oklahoma High School Basketball Player of the Year, Griffin also claimed victory in the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He played for the University of Oklahoma and the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. Additionally, Griffin has contributed to NBA TV and held the position of assistant general manager for the New Orleans Pelicans. He even made a brief appearance in the 2013 film “Chasing Shakespeare.” Notably, Griffin played a significant role in leading Oklahoma to the Elite Eight in the 2009 NCAA men’s basketball tournament.