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His talent and potential were never questioned. The Rockets traded Richard Jefferson, Jason Collins, and Brandon Armstrong for Griffin on draft day (2001). It's just that he's a headcase.
Looking at his game in his rookie year, he's like a mini Rasheed Wallace. He's a very good shot blocker, good rebounder, and has very nice range for a player his height.
But, right now, he's all potential. Will he ever figure out the game? will he ever reach his ceiling? There are a lof of players like Eddie Griffin in the NBA today; players who has the talent but still can't figure out the game (guys like Rodney White, Qyntell Woods, Dajuan Wagner).
However, there are also guys who finally pans out. It's either they take their talent to the next level, or benefits from playing time, or they just being a hard worker. Ricky Davis, Corey Maggette, Gerald Wallace, Samuel Dalembert, and many others.
Griffin is still young, he was drafted after his freshmen year. I think if he got his head right, he has a chance to be at least a solid player.
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