Deseret News · Feb 24, 2018
The true story behind Darrell Griffith’s classic ‘Dr. Dunkenstein’ Nike poster
SALT LAKE CITY — Perhaps more than his high-flying dunks.
His electrifying moves, dunk contest appearances or his No. 35 Utah Jazz jersey in the rafters of Vivint Arena.
One image truly captures the spirit of Darrell Griffith — or “Dr. Dunkenstein” as fans would come to know him as.
It’s a poster. A Nike poster. Award-winning photographer Jeff Koons shot it in 1985. And it continues to live on to this day.
Here is a closer look at the classic “Dr. Dunkenstein” poster by @Nike. pic.twitter.com/86AL2jvrZ1
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) February 24, 2018I had a Dr. Dunkenstein Nike poster, so I know him well,” said Jazz coach Quin Snyder.