Eric "Sleepy" Floyd is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 13 seasons. He was born on March 6, 1960, in Gastonia, North Carolina, and attended Georgetown University, where he played college basketball.
Floyd was selected by the New Jersey Nets in the first round of the 1982 NBA draft, but he was immediately traded to the Golden State Warriors. He spent the first six seasons of his career with the Warriors, where he established himself as one of the league's top point guards. In the 1986-87 season, he averaged 19.5 points, 8.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game and was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
In 1987, Floyd was traded to the Houston Rockets, where he played for four seasons. He continued to be a productive player, averaging 16.2 points and 6.7 assists per game during his time with the Rockets. In the 1989-90 season, he had a career-high 56-point game against the Golden State Warriors, which remains a Rockets franchise record.
After his time with the Rockets, Floyd played for several other teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, the New Jersey Nets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He retired from the NBA in 1995 with career averages of 13.8 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
Despite never winning an NBA championship, Floyd had several memorable moments throughout his career. In addition to his 56-point game, he also had a 51-point game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1987 playoffs. He also played a key role in the Warriors' upset of the heavily-favored Utah Jazz in the first round of the 1989 playoffs, scoring 29 points in the decisive Game 5.
After retiring from the NBA, Floyd worked as a television analyst for the Charlotte Bobcats and the Houston Rockets. He also served as an assistant coach for the New Orleans Hornets and the Sacramento Kings.
Overall, Sleepy Floyd had a successful NBA career, earning a reputation as a skilled and tenacious point guard. He remains a beloved figure among Warriors fans and is remembered as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
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