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AJ Griffin is seriously considering stepping away from basketball

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TriumVirate, Sep 12, 2024.

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  1. Buck Turgidson

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    Who cares?
     
    #41 Buck Turgidson, Sep 12, 2024
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    Sides are preparing …
     
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    This year's KPJ situation but luckily nobody got harmed or punched in the process.
     
    #43 daywalker02, Sep 12, 2024
  4. rockets1995

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    I knew it was a bad trade. Never trade away picks for rejects out of the rotation from another team.

    Daryl Morey trading away a 1st Round Pick for Terrence Williams was another mistake. Terrence is in Prison, in scamming health care.
     
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  5. rockets1995

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    Rockets really should file a lawsuit against the Hawks. Hawks knew about AJ issues and traded him quick on Draft Day.
     
    #45 rockets1995, Sep 13, 2024
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    Stoney didn’t do his homework on this one. And I like Stone.
     
    #46 TEXNIFICENT, Sep 13, 2024
  7. CarlosGM

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    That was in the price, giving a 46th pick for a former 16th pick
     
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    I’d like that roster spot open unless there’s an injury
     
    #48 prs325, Sep 13, 2024
  9. RudyTBag

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    Fans of the Houston Rockets?
     
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  10. Believe It!

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    Waste of a pick. Should have traded up to get Bona. He went 41. Wouldn't have taken that much.
     
    #50 Believe It!, Sep 13, 2024
  11. daywalker02

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    10 years later

    Royce Alexander White
    1st round (16th pick, 16th overall), 2012 NBA Draft

    AJ Darnell Griffin
    1st round (16th pick, 16th overall), 2022 NBA Draft
     
    #51 daywalker02, Sep 13, 2024
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  12. GOATuve

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    It's crazy just knowing that isn't a joke.
     
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    [​IMG]

    Looking at you ClutchFans! ... :cool:
    No need to poop on the young man.

    IMHO, he's making a HUGE mistake if HE walks away from the NBA. There are millions of young kids who would love to be in his shoes.


    Go Rockets!!!
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    #53 BamBam, Sep 13, 2024
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    We have to be smart for 2032.
     
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  15. Codman

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    Free bird...seems to need freedom beyond the developing sanctuary...

    Hope he finds his way.
     
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    If Jack McVeigh plays well for the Vipers, he might be good enough to replace AJG.
     
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    True, but unlike others (not you Cod), I'm not faulting Stone for not having BIRD IN HAND syndrome with the 46th pick. Taking a flyer on Freebird was the right call...:cool:


    Go Rockets!!!
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    #57 BamBam, Sep 13, 2024
  18. saleem

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    I don't think it's that easy to acquire a long athletic big with good size and a developing skill set.
     
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  19. ApacheWarrior

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    And the Rockets didn't want more 19 year olds.

    The hope was Griffin was more mature. But even Wiggins (GSW) has had personal
    or mental issues recently.

    I've never been a fan of Griffin since his college days, but I felt it was worth a try.

    Seeing him in summer league, I said he probably won't make the team. He is lost
    in space on the court.
     
    #59 ApacheWarrior, Sep 13, 2024
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  20. Dankstronaut

    Dankstronaut Way, way out here.
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    What’s the lawsuit? We knew the issues then too and were just internet sleuths.

    Guy would rather be Royce Whites campaign manager. Byeeeeeee
     
    #60 Dankstronaut, Sep 13, 2024
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