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Choosing to ‘Follow God’ Over Basketball: NBA Star AJ Griffin Shares Why He Retired at 21

‘I don’t regret anything. I truly am blessed to have that journey,’ Griffin said.
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Choosing to ‘Follow God’ Over Basketball: NBA Star AJ Griffin Shares Why He Retired at 21
AJ Griffin #14 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Dec. 23, 2022. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Deborah George
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Former NBA star AJ Griffin is just 21 years old, but the young man knows a thing or two about sacrifice.

Following what he believes is the call of God, the basketball star has recently made the decision to leave the NBA and go into full-time ministry.

Deborah George
Deborah George
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Deborah is a writer from the Midwest, where she taps out stories at her old wooden secretary desk. In addition to writing for the Epoch Times, she also produces content for Human Defense Initiative and other publications. She likes to find joy in the mundane and take the road less traveled.
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