David Hume
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One was our only Rookie of the Year, the other our only 6th Man of the Year. Who was better in their prime: Darrell Griffith or Jordan Clarkson? It's pretty slow NBA wise this month, hence, your comments are welcome.
Who was better: Prime Darrell Griffith or Prime Jordan Clarkson?
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Idk but I went with griffith
SoUjazzfan
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If we're associating the play by play guys with them 1000% The Golden Griff.
Otherwise, when JC gets rolling he can be unbelievably fun to watch. Unfortunately, when he's cold and goes total ball hog it's frustrating as hell.
Otherwise, when JC gets rolling he can be unbelievably fun to watch. Unfortunately, when he's cold and goes total ball hog it's frustrating as hell.
Release the Kraken
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I ran them head to head in BR and it’s almost a dead heat and per 36 they had identical scoring averages. Grif was slightly better in the steals and blocks department which makes me think he may have been the better defender. Truthfully, I’d take Hornacek over either of them and he wasn’t a physical specimen, walk-on in college but damn was he ever solid and clutch.
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David Hume
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Release, really neat contribution to the discussion. Thanks!I ran them head to head in BR and it’s almost a dead heat and per 36 they had identical scoring averages. Grif was slightly better in the steals and blocks department which makes me think he may have been the better defender. Truthfully, I’d take Hornacek over either of them and he wasn’t a physical specimen, walk-on in college but damn was he ever solid and clutch.
Jordan Clarkson vs. Darrell Griffith: Head-to-Head Stats Comparison | Stathead.com
Compare Players: Check out the head-to-head stats of Jordan Clarkson and Darrell Griffith including their awards, honors, championships, playoff and regular season stats, and much more on Stathead.com
Release the Kraken
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Absolutely
Always enjoy your posts Lord Hume, even when you’re a little out of character. 
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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I agonized over this. It’s super close but I went Grif
David Hume
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Your posts are informative and enjoyable too, RK. I hoist a beer in your honor!Absolutely
David Hume
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I voted for Darrell Griffith too. In 1983-84 Griffith led the league in 3-point percentage (36.1) and most 3-pointers made (91). In 1984-85 he broke the single season record (which he held at the time) for 3 pointers made (92). So at one point, compared to his contemporaries, Griffith did demonstrate an elite skill. I also agree with Release the Kraken that he was a better defender than Clarkson.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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Jc will probably have the better overall career as Grif was slowed by a foot injury his prime was super short.
Release the Kraken
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Good catch TIMK. I don’t have the photographic memory of DH but I do vaguely remember that he had a pretty short run.
Crazy people think it's close. Grif by a mile.
Moonlight Graham
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It was a huge bummer that injuries ruined the back half of Griffith's career.
Release the Kraken
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You’re right, Dr Dunkenstein, how could I have forgotten? 48” for real?