Adrian Darnell Griffin Jr. is an American small forward who plays for the Atlanta Hawks. He was drafted by the Hawks with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Griffin’s basketball journey began at Archbishop Stepinac High School, where he averaged 20.9 points, 3.9 assists, 10.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks as a sophomore. He was a former five-star recruit (according to 247sports) and one of the best high school basketball prospects across the nation. However, injury kept Griffin out of action for the majority of his junior and senior seasons.
For college, Griffin committed to play for the Duke Blue Devils over offers from Kentucky and Villlanova. During his lone season at Duke, Griffin’s performances earned him a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2022.
In his rookie season, Griffin played 72 games and averaged 8.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. However, due to injuries, his playing time and production went down in his second season as he played just 20 games, averaging 2.4 points and 0.9 rebounds.
Who are AJ Griffin’s Parents?
AJ Griffin was born to parents Audrey Sterling (his mother) and Adrian Griffin (his father). Griffin also has two sisters and a brother — Audrey, Vanessa and Alan Griffin.
Who is AJ Griffin’s father?
AJ Griffin’s father is Adrian Griffin. Adrian Griffin is a former NBA player who played for 10 seasons after initially going undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft. His career highlight was when he was named a starter in the 2006 NBA Finals for the Dallas Mavericks.
In 2008, Griffin retired as an NBA player, but was immediately hired as an assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Since then ,he has coached a number of NBA teams including the Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, OKC Thunder, Toronto Raptors, and was most recently hired as the head coach of the Bucks. Despite his team being second in the east with a 30-13 record, Griffin was fired and was replaced by Doc Rivers earlier in the 2023/24 season.
Who is AJ Griffin’s mother?
AJ Griffin’s mother is named Aubrey Sterling. She is a former All-American in track and ran for Seton Hall. Aubrey and Adrian divorced in 2015 and in 2020, she accused Adrian of domestic violence, but the case was ultimately dismissed in 2022.
What are AJ Griffin’s parents’ nationalities?
AJ Griffin’s father is an American. Adrian Griffin was born in Wichita, Kansas, United States. However, it is unclear what his mother’s nationality is.
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FAQs on AJ Griffin Parents
A. AJ Griffin was drafted as the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
A. AJ Griffin attended Archbishop Stepinac High School, located in White Plains, New York.
A. AJ Griffin is from Dallas, Texas, United States.
A. AJ Griffin is 6 feet 6 inches tall.
A. AJ Griffin plays as a small forward for the Atlanta Hawks.
