Germany Following her graduating from college, Griffith began her professional basketball playing career in
Germany with DJK Wildcats Aschaffenburg, where she played from 1993 to 1997. In 1997, she finished as the top scorer and rebounder in the
Euroleague Women, averaging 24.7 points and 17.1 rebounds per game.
American Basketball League After four seasons in Germany, Griffith joined the
American Basketball League (ABL). and
Defensive Player awards in 1999. In 2001, Griffith set the WNBA single-season record for most offensive rebounds with 162. In 2005, the Monarchs won their first
WNBA title over the
Connecticut Sun, three games to one in a best-of-five series. Griffith was named Finals MVP. On April 8, 2008, after nine seasons with the
Sacramento Monarchs, Griffith signed with the
Seattle Storm. On February 20, 2009, Griffith signed with the
Indiana Fever, after a one-year stint with the Storm. On June 9, 2009, Griffith tore her
achilles tendon in a game against the
Seattle Storm, her former team. In August the same year, she announced her retirement from professional basketball. In 2016, Griffith was once again honoured by the WNBA in the
WNBA Top 20@20 in celebration of the league's 20th season.
Europe As the WNBA and the seasons in Europe did not overlap, Griffith, like many other WNBA players played in Europe during the winter. She played two seasons for Lavezzini Basket Parma in Italy from 2000 to 2002. In 2003–2004 and 2005–2006, she played for Russian club
UMMC Ekaterinburg. ==Coaching career==