good evening I'm Mike Norris and you're watching tune in news TV tonight we bring you a surprising development from the world of professional basketball where a young player's career may be taking an unexpected turn AIA Griffin the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft is reportedly considering stepping away from basketball entirely this news comes as a shock to many in the basketball Community given Griffin's promising start and his pedigree as the son of former NBA player and Coach Adrien Griffin according to Shams corania and Kelly EO of the athletic the Houston Rockets and Griffin are preparing for his potential departure from the game this development is particularly surprising given that Griffin is only 21 years old and has just completed his second season in the NBA Griffin's journey in the NBA has been a roller coaster ride after being drafted by the Atlanta Hawks he showed flashes of potential in his rookie season averaging 8.9 points per game and shooting an impressive 39% from three-point range however his sophomore campaign saw a significant decline in playing time and production with Griffin appearing in only 20 games and averaging just to point4 points per contest the young forward was traded to the Houston Rockets this off season as part of a three- team deal involving the Miami Heat many saw this as an opportunity for Griffin to revitalize his career in a new environment particularly given the Rocket's young core and rebuilding status Griffin's potential departure raises questions about the pressures faced by Young athletes and professional sports the transition from college to the NBA can be challenging and the expectations placed on firstr draft picks are often immense it's worth noting that Griffin's college career at Duke was also somewhat tumultuous while he showed promise averaging 10.4 points per game in helping Duke reach the final four his single season was marked by inconsistency and injury concerns the reasons behind Griffin's potential decision to step away from basketball remain unclear whether it's due to personal issues health concerns or a loss of passion for the game this situation serves as a reminder of the human element in professional sports for the Houston Rockets this development complicates their plans for the upcoming season Griffin was expected to compete for minutes in a crowded young roster potentially providing valuable floor spacing with his shooting ability as we await further de details on this developing story it's important to remember that athletes regardless of their talent or draft position face unique challenges and pressures the basketball Community will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and whether Griffin ultimately decides to continue his NBA career or pursue a different path this is Mike Norris reporting for tune in news TV we'll continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available stay tuned for more on this and other top stor stories and sports thank you for joining us and good night [Music]