Dick Garrett

Eldo "Dick" Garrett, born January 31, 1947, is an American former professional basketball player who played five seasons in the National Basketball Association. A 6'3" guard, he played college basketball for the Southern Illinois Salukis at Southern Illinois University.

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Garrett with the 27th overall pick of the 1969 NBA draft. He spent the 1969–70 season with the Lakers, averaging 11.6 points per game and earning NBA All-Rookie Team honors. Over five seasons (1969–1974), he played one year with the Lakers, three with the Buffalo Braves, and a final season split between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Following his playing career, Garrett worked for Miller Brewing Company as an account representative and served as a security guard at Milwaukee Bucks home games. His son Diante Garrett played for the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz, and his son Damon played basketball at UW-Whitewater. His daughter Jermia died from a severe asthma attack.