Eddie Griffin killed in crash with train

http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/kho...n.58b94e56.html</p>

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Former Houston Rockets forward Eddie Griffin was been killed in crash with a train last week 11 News confirmed Tuesday. Griffin, who spent two troubled seasons with the Rockets, crashed through a railroad crossing arm and collided with a train. </p> <div class="vitstoryimageright" style="width: 200px"> <p class="vitstoryimagecredit"></p> <p class="vitstoryimagecaption">Former Rockets forward Eddie Griffin was killed when his SUV collided with a train last week.</p> </div>

The Harris County Medical Examiner was unable to confirm his identity until they used dental records to positively identify him Tuesday. </p></span></span></p>

 

wow. R.I.P</p>

He was troubled but this is very sad.</p>

 

Wow. He didnt have agreat head on his shoulders but this very sad. R.I.P.

 

damn, this is tough news. despite all the bad shit, i liked the guy, i thought he was a pretty damn good player.

 

Jesus, what a terrible accident...</p>

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RIP</p>

 

woah this is massive... I wonder if the T-Wolves will be making a comment since that was his last extended stay in this league.</p>

Not a smart man, but a guy who could play nevertheless. Hit the 3, block shots. Just seemed there was always demons chasing him.</p>

R.I.P. Eddie</p>

 

He had good potential, just couldn't get his life together in time. Pretty sad.

 

Holy Sh*t</p>

R.I.P Eddie Griffin</p>

 

Wow. Sad news. RIP

 

Damn man, I really liked him. RIP EDDIE</p>

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This guy was mentally ill.</p>

He should have been getting care, not trying to play in the NBA.</p>

His whole story is just horrible and sad. </p>

 

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Wonder what he thinks about this?</p>

 

There never was much good news about him, but it's still pretty sad news

 

I actually liked him. But I was not shocked when I saw this thread. You had to see this coming.

 

That really sucks. Even if he wasn't right in the head, that guy had absolutely mad talent.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>

This guy was mentally ill.</p>

He should have been getting care, not trying to play in the NBA.</p>

His whole story is just horrible and sad. </p>

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Basically took the words out of my mouth.</p>

RIP Eddie.</p>

 

Just horrible. I wish Lucas could've saved him.</p>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dre)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Just horrible. I wish Lucas could've saved him.</p>

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The problem is that Griffin wasn't just an addict, he needed supervised professional care.</p>

The stress of the NBA was not the right environment for him.</p>

I mean, what did the guy have to do to show that he was incapable of handling this kind of life?</p>

I think a lot of people he came into contact with arrived at this conclusion. Maybe he was just beyond help.</p>

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You know you've made it big when you successfully get into fights at the high school/collegiate/AND pro levels!