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AJ Griffin might depart basketball 2 years after he was a first-round choose within the 2022 NBA Draft

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AJ Griffin might depart basketball 2 years after he was a first-round choose within the 2022 NBA Draft
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As soon as one of many prime prospects in all the world, AJ Griffin is reportedly contemplating stepping away from the sport of basketball.

Griffin, who was a five-star recruit popping out of highschool and the top-rated participant within the state of New York, was a McDonald’s All-American. He performed faculty basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and was named ACC All-Freshman in 2022.

Whereas he missed a part of his one-and-done season because of accidents, he was then chosen by the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 16 total choose within the 2022 NBA Draft.

After averaging 19.5 minutes throughout 72 video games as a rookie, Griffin didn’t get as a lot enjoying time for the Hawks throughout his second skilled season. It ended with 8.5 minutes per recreation throughout simply 20 appearances.

Earlier through the offseason, he was traded from the Hawks to the Rockets.

Simply in: Houston Rockets F AJ Griffin is severely contemplating stepping away from basketball, sources inform me and @KellyIko. Griffin, 21, was the No. 16 choose within the 2022 NBA draft to Atlanta, then traded to Houston this summer season. Sides are making ready for his departure from the sport. pic.twitter.com/AyNp1rF4MI

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 12, 2024

Whereas he performed in NBA 2K25 Summer season League for Houston and appeared within the beginning lineup every recreation he performed, on Thursday The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Griffin is “severely contemplating” stepping away from the game.

The ahead has battled varied accidents and is the son of former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin.

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