History of Adrian Griffin in Timeline
Adrian Griffin is a former NBA player and coach. He played as a shooting guard and small forward from 1999 to 2008 after playing college basketball at Seton Hall. Griffin recently served as the head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He hails from Wichita, Kansas.
July 4, 1974: Adrian Griffin Born
On July 4, 1974, Adrian Darnell Griffin Sr. was born. He later became a professional basketball coach and former NBA player.
1996: Married Audrey Sterling
In 1996, Adrian Griffin married Audrey Sterling. They later had four children.
1996: Not Selected in NBA Draft
In 1996, Adrian Griffin was not selected in the NBA draft.
1997: All-Rookie First Team
In 1997, Griffin was selected to the All-Rookie First Team while playing for the Connecticut Pride of the Continental Basketball Association.
October 1998: Played for Cordivari Roseto
From July to October 1998, Adrian Griffin played 8 games for Cordivari Roseto in Italy.
1999: Began NBA Career
In 1999, Adrian Griffin began his NBA career as a shooting guard and small forward.
1999: Joined the Boston Celtics
In 1999, Adrian Griffin began his National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the Boston Celtics.
2000: Rookie Season with Celtics
In 2000, during his rookie season with the Boston Celtics, Adrian Griffin averaged 7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.61 steals per game.
July 17, 2006: Signed with Chicago Bulls
On July 17, 2006, Adrian Griffin signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Bulls.
2006: NBA Finals Starter
In 2006, a career highlight for Adrian Griffin was becoming a starter for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
February 21, 2008: Traded to Seattle SuperSonics
On February 21, 2008, Adrian Griffin was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in an 11-player deal.
August 13, 2008: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
On August 13, 2008, Adrian Griffin was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal.
2008: End of NBA Playing Career
In 2008, Adrian Griffin ended his NBA playing career.
September 8, 2010: Assistant Coach for Chicago Bulls
On September 8, 2010, Adrian Griffin became an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls under Tom Thibodeau.
2010: Inducted into Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame
In 2010, Adrian Griffin was inducted into the Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame.
2014: Worked with USA Coaching Staff
In 2014, Adrian Griffin worked with the USA coaching staff that won the gold medal in the 2014 FIBA World Cup.
June 26, 2015: Hired by Orlando Magic
On June 26, 2015, Adrian Griffin was hired by the Orlando Magic to be their top assistant coach.
July 1, 2016: Hired by Oklahoma City Thunder
On July 1, 2016, Adrian Griffin was hired by the Oklahoma City Thunder as an assistant coach.
2016: Divorced Audrey Sterling and Married Kathy
In 2016, Adrian Griffin divorced Audrey Sterling and married his current wife, Kathy.
July 25, 2018: Hired by Toronto Raptors
On July 25, 2018, Adrian Griffin was hired by the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach.
2019: NBA Championship with Raptors
In 2019, Adrian Griffin won his first championship ring as part of the Toronto Raptors coaching staff when they defeated the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
2019: Aubrey Griffin Accomplishments
In 2019, Adrian Griffin's daughter, Aubrey, was also a McDonald's All-American and five-star recruit.
August 2020: Domestic Abuse Allegations
In August 2020, Adrian Griffin was publicly accused of domestic abuse by his former wife, Audrey Sterling.
2021: Defamation Suit Filed
In 2021, Adrian Griffin filed a defamation suit against Audrey Sterling.
2021: Adrian Griffin Jr. Accomplishments
In 2021, Adrian Griffin's son, Adrian Jr., was a McDonald's All-American and five-star recruit.
2021: Acting Head Coach for Raptors
On April 10, 2022, Adrian Griffin served as the acting head coach for the Raptors' final game of the 2021-22 regular season against the Knicks.
January 2022: Earned Ph.D.
In January 2022, Adrian Griffin earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. His doctoral dissertation was titled "How Active NBA Assistant Coaches Experience Stress, Stressors, Coping Strategies, and Interventions in a Competitive Sports Environment."
April 10, 2022: Acting Head Coach for Raptors
On April 10, 2022, Adrian Griffin served as the acting head coach for the Raptors' final game of the 2021-22 regular season against the Knicks.
2022: Adrian Griffin Jr. Drafted
In 2022, Adrian Griffin's son, Adrian Jr., was drafted 16th overall to the Atlanta Hawks.
2022: Defamation Suit Settled
In 2022, the defamation suit filed by Adrian Griffin against Audrey Sterling was settled.
June 5, 2023: Named Head Coach of Milwaukee Bucks
On June 5, 2023, Adrian Griffin was named the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
January 23, 2024: Fired as Head Coach of Milwaukee Bucks
On January 23, 2024, Adrian Griffin was fired as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
