AJ Griffin has his doubters, but the Duke forward is confident about entering the 2022 NBA Draft after one college season.
Another reason the public has been questioning Griffin’s readiness is due to the time he has spent dealing with injuries. In high school, Griffin missed nearly two seasons after suffering knee and ankle injuries.
“[Watching the 2022 NBA playoffs] I definitely learned the intensity,” Griffin said. “It’s not just about who's the best team but who’s healthy, who’s in shape – all those things add up to win a playoff game.” Griffin will be following in the footsteps of his father Adrian, who played nine seasons in the NBA and now serves as an assistant coach of the Toronto Raptors.
While Adrian went undrafted in 1996, AJ is a projected lottery pick. He's one of five Duke products, along with Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams, Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels, who should hear their name called at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.Gearing up for the big day, Griffin was personally styled from head to toe by Neiman Marcus with a curated assortment of leading designers.
Griffin enjoys the fashion aspect of basketball, being able to leave his “mark and personality” through his look. The 2022 NBA Draft is set for Thursday, June 23, at 8 p.m. ET.
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