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From Breitbart: Atlanta Hawks player AJ Griffin announced he was quitting the NBA this year, only two years after being drafted. Now, the 21-year-old explains why he suddenly quit the pros: He’s quitting to follow Jesus.
Griffin played in 92 games and averaged 7.5 points and 17.1 minutes per game during his short NBA career with the Hawks. But just as he prepared to play for the Houston Rockets this season, he announced his retirement.
Fox News reported that Griffin has told fans in a YouTube video that he is putting his faith in Jesus ahead of basketball.
“I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” the now-former player said. “And I know that in a lot of people’s eyes, that seems like, it seems like a loss in the world’s eyes. But I just want to let you guys know that I’m super excited because I truly get to serve God, you know, with my full Yes, and I feel like letting go of basketball is allowing me to, you know, go into full-time ministry and truly serving the Lord with all my heart — with all my time too, as well. So, I’m just excited to see where that leads me.”
In a statement posted on his YouTube video, Griffin wrote, “Thank you to everyone who has been apart of this journey. As I step out of one season of my life, I’m excited to step into a new one with my lord and savior.
“This decision may seem crazy or abnormal to the world but I’m not here to please man but only my Father in Heaven. I’m looking forward to the plans God has for me up ahead, to share his good news of Salvation and a closer relationship with Jesus.
“Any questions regarding this video , let me know in the comment section. With that being said, I hope this video encourages others to take a leap of faith, with trusting in God and giving him your full yes in whatever that may look like to you.
““But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” – Hebrews 11:6. God bless you 🤍.”
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AJ Griffin on retiring from the NBA at 21:
“You can have all the riches in the world, but the only thing that truly matters is your relationship with Jesus.”
“He’s the only One that can fulfill you. He’s the only One that can give you purpose.”https://t.co/x9v7g9vhQF
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