[Charania] Rockets are waiving AJ Griffin via contract buyout, as he is expected to step away from basketball at 21 years old after two NBA seasons, sources said.
[Charania] Rockets are waiving AJ Griffin via contract buyout, as he is expected to step away from basketball at 21 years old after two NBA seasons, sources said.
The way it’s phrased makes it sound like he has no plans to come back either. Sad story man.
randy88moss
What’s the backstory with this one?
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everyoneneedsaherro
Huh we thought the Hawks got fleeced in the trade but little did we know it was actually the Rockets who got fleeced
kaiWarDun
He could do the funniest thing here
iksnet
Quin Snyder made AJ Griffin hate basketball
Avant-Garde-A-Clue
Man he came out hot at the start of his rookie season. People were clamoring to grab him in dynasty leagues. Wild that this may be how his career ends.
1850ChoochGator
Hope he has some luck navigating the rest of his life. I’m sure this was a tough decision to make. Selfish but I’m glad we didn’t draft him lol.
Very interesting storyline here I’m curious what he’s got planned.
Sad-Mathematician-19
Can totally see him returning in a few years. Dude really needs a mental reset or some form of therapy and just consider what he wants to do. Basketball will be his best way to get cash and he was definitely a solid player when he played with confidence. Just needs to regain it and he will be back soon, fingers crossed.
Rooting for you A.J.!
Ok-Clock-5459
Wasted talent, damn shame
Holdthecoldone
Damn. I’m sure he’ll find the right path for him soon. Best of luck to him
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Anthony Bennett lasted longer than AJ Griffin lol
The way it’s phrased makes it sound like he has no plans to come back either. Sad story man.
What’s the backstory with this one?
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Huh we thought the Hawks got fleeced in the trade but little did we know it was actually the Rockets who got fleeced
He could do the funniest thing here
Quin Snyder made AJ Griffin hate basketball
Man he came out hot at the start of his rookie season. People were clamoring to grab him in dynasty leagues. Wild that this may be how his career ends.
Hope he has some luck navigating the rest of his life. I’m sure this was a tough decision to make. Selfish but I’m glad we didn’t draft him lol.
Very interesting storyline here I’m curious what he’s got planned.
Can totally see him returning in a few years. Dude really needs a mental reset or some form of therapy and just consider what he wants to do. Basketball will be his best way to get cash and he was definitely a solid player when he played with confidence. Just needs to regain it and he will be back soon, fingers crossed.
Rooting for you A.J.!
Wasted talent, damn shame
Damn. I’m sure he’ll find the right path for him soon. Best of luck to him
I hate to knock on anyone who is religious, but dude is basically brainwashed. Look at his YouTube account https://youtube.com/@ajgriffin2144?si=YeXoY15KwuUJc8OJ
We have 21YO kids retiring from the NBA before LeBron. SMH. 🤦♂️
Dude was like “thanks for the $10m, I’m just gonna take that and run”
What religion does to a mfer
Cant be an easy decision to walk away from the NBA. Very few people have come back after a few seasons off. Hope he’s all good
Good riddance