I talked to AJ once at the dorm cafeteria. I remember asking him what NBA player he'd compare himself to, but he said he never liked to do that. He's a really nice guy and I hope the best for him.
@@orlandowilliamson691 I just want to share something with you. Jesus Christ loves everyone. He died for us all and rose. All you have to do is accept Him as your Lord and Savior and He will save you and grant you eternal life in Heaven. Much love for real ❤
yeh they do mate. Some people have a moral standard that isnt swayed by money! Unlike most of the Treason Committers that had Dealings with China and Islam across Western Society over the last 40 years.
I had a fraternity brother like that. He left and focused on God. Now he’s a pastor and I’m really happy for him every time I see him post about this church on social media.
This reminds me of the career of Robert Reid, a former Rocket. In 1982, he retired to prioritize his beliefs and rejoin the church, but he did eventually suit back up for the 1983-84 season for the Rockets, and went on to play for 9 more seasons. Maybe the same thing happens to AJ.
Wow! I forgot he did that. I remember him vividly from the '86 finals against the Celts. He passed earlier this year so I wanna say Rest in Peace Robert!
His entire world was rocked. He's seen what's important to him and once you have that experience, you just can't go back. God bless AJ and I hope that the mother heals as best as she can
I respect AJ and people like him who see there's more to life than being rich and famous. What he's demonstrating is his morality and integrity, and it's rare to see that from anyone famous these days.
@@Drunken_Master making money is not the end all and be all of life. He already has enough money to live comfortably. Why not start a business or find a career that doesn't keep you away from your family for the majority of the year? For me, personally, being with my wife and son brings far more joy than the cheque I bring home. I guess we just have different opinions of what makes a "loser" and a "winner".
@@TOAD-uw4mh no he’s saying that being religious makes you a loser. What he doesn’t realize he’s saying, because he would never admit it straight up, is that he thinks being a good person makes you a loser.
@@tristancole8158 lol how is being religious the same as being a good person. get outta here with that crap. half these christians/catholics/jews/muslims/hindus etc do not follow their own teachings and are not "good people" according to their own teachings. religiousness doesnt equal being a good person, its quite laughable actually. in fact, if he truly believes the world is gonna end soon, then what does it matter if he plays basketball in his last few days? religious people are fucking nuts, sorry not sorry. and the fact that you equate being religious with being a good person proves exactly what im saying. you judge people not based on their personalities or how they act, but rather whether or not they believe in some nonsensical teachings. ACTIONS AND BEHAVIOR ARE MORE TELLING OF SOMEONES CHARACTER THAN BELIEVING IN A RELIGION.
I mean if your heart’s not in it…no point in pursuing it. Clearly he feels he has a higher purpose through religion and I can’t knock someone for that.
Kinda similar to what I was going through. Was in love with football but because of a friend started also playing basketball & by the time it was for me to graduate I reclassed another year & went on to go to college for 2 years & just gave up. Not because I felt like I had failed but because it felt like I had no purpose on a basketball court anymore & watching football film only made me hate basketball more & feel like I fucked up my future for something I got convinced to do. Had a talk with a few coaches through a few friends & was gonna be given a chance & got injured through training & by that time it was just too late to pursue my dream. Dropped out of college after & till this day beat myself up about it.
@@Papellxhaseseems like you went through it. Just know bro success isn’t found in what we achieve. Unlearning that mindset takes time with the help of Jesus by HIS grace and mercy alone bro.
God is calling us all home for time is short. Those who are truly finding Jesus now are blessed & are finding Him in the nick of time. The days are numbered. I pray all my lost brothers & sisters in Christ find their way back home before the door is finally closed. The last invites to the wedding have gone out. I hope to see you all there. Godspeed. 🙏✝️🧎🏻♀️
This reminds me of Carlos Vela, football ⚽ player that was obligated by his parents to play, made a career in Europe and decided to go to LA still young because that way he can watch basketball, which is his true passion. Still dude's rich now. He even decline playing at the world cup 😅
Great content my bro! This type of video is rare nowadays and I truly enjoyed watching this interesting story, I wish this young man a happy life, be strong and don’t be ashamed of doing what you believe
Some things are just much bigger than basketball, or whatever sport you play. I hope this man gets the help and support he needs and can overcome these hardships, as well others who were involved.
It's not just basketball though. It's the opportunity to take care of your family for generations to come. God doesn't give talent for it to be wasted no matter how good we think the cause is because the benefits of the talents reaches out to so many people
You could use your God-given talents to glorify Him. You have the advantage of inspiring the young and old even fellow NBA players to live a godly life despite the temptations. People love winners not losers in life. Use your talents well and be productive with it. It’s a blessing.
I’ve always loved aj since he entered the league he came from my high school so I hope he makes it through whatever he’s going through and stays in the league
This is a celebrity with major integrity. Giving up on fame and fortune to follow a cause that you believe in is honorable, whether I agree with them or disagree with them.
He's wrong when he says AJ is the first NBA player to do this. Darren Collison did the same thing. He became a missionary after he was the Pacers starting point guard. He made his way back into the league on the Lakers later on in his career but was never the same player.
When he says “last days”, biblically this means the period of when Jesus died on the cross for our sins to present day. Each day we’re here on earth isn’t promised so I praise AJ for giving up worldly dreams for biblical reasons.
All that money is useless but turning to the Lord Jesus is priceless. I rather turn all that down too. Everyone who reads this comment seek and believe in Jesus; He’s the only way to an abundantly life with Him in heaven. AJ did the right thing and we all need to do the same. Turn from your sins and turn to the Lord Jesus. ❤️
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:26-27) “No one can become my disciple unless you give up all of your possessions." (Luke 14:33)
Jesus taught not to place more value on Earthly things, but on what is eternal. "Keep your treasures in Heaven." "For what shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul?" - Jesus God bless this young man for doing what he did. 🙏
I wish all the people you mentioned in this video.The best. The sad part about retiring early is that you'll realize that even when you're pursuing all of your "callings," there is still plenty of time that you need to fill
I mean he knew he was good at it, but now he decided that his life is being steered toward ministry, I think that's amazing even if the world doesn't think so.
As a Catholic I think this is the best way to approach faith, cause a lot of people get in it for the status, money or simply they want to sin but are afraid to end up in hell so they "believe" and "share" the Gospel, there is a few that actually have true faith. This phenomenon is part of every religion or group, since most people want the rewards yet few are willing to make the changes for the better. Before anyone comes to accuse me, I'm not perfect, I won't be a hypocrite, I'm just someone that hopes one day all us will find a way to defeat our demons or traumas. May God bless you all Amen ✝️
So tragic losing a young one like that. Feel the mom's pain. Infants and Toddlers can die of natural or unexpected causes. Pray she finds peace. Hats off to you for taking this look into the deeper aspects of his decision.
Damn. I’m a physician and I would love to to give this all up and play in the NBA. I’m not alone in my desires. Despite the cultural praise of healthcare, alot of us want out.
You do realize this is his job right? RUclips view money isn't great he survives off sponsors if they really bother you that much just skip them it takes less than 2 seconds and only requires you to tap your screen a few times lol people really complain about anything
@@krash22mini72 let him get a real job like the rest of us. It’s not my problem that RUclips doesn’t pay him enough. We all collectively pay billions of dollars a year to yt so cry me a river.
@@MrJuandiego1988 lol if you're paying for unnecessary subscription services, you don't deserve to complain about money. Manage your money better, brother. Buy your fam some food not some youtube premium bs
I am a Christian and AJ is a beloved brother in Christ … this video was fair to him and his situation… praying for him in any path God chooses to lead him on 🙏🏻
He's made more money at 21 than most Americans make in their whole life. His heart isn't in it anymore and he can live very comfortably for the rest of his life. Good decision by this guy.
I mean, this makes sense. People often sacrifice a lot for their faith. There are a lot of things in life more important than money and sports - and if you are already a millionaire it's easier to serve a greater purpose. I felt like a fraud sometimes when I played basketball - the crowd cheering for me when I knew that throwing a ball through an elevated ring was one of the least important things I had ever done in a literal sense.
People often forget how tough the life of an NBA player can be - 80+ games a year, flying all the time, often playing injured, not sleeping well, not seeing your family that much...Not to mention the expectations, pressure etc. It's not just fun and games, those guys have to sacrifice a lot. Some get lost in the process, no wonder so many lose everything soon as they finish career - money, houses, even families. Not everyone feels happy for having diamond rings and 50 cars in a garage. edit: Talking about the last days - yes, the world ends for all of us when we die, the life is short, and nobody really knows of how much we're left with. So we all basically live the last days and the end is near, no matter what.
Not hearing none of that basketball community is so soft he's giving up the dream tens of millions of kids have. Getting paid millions to play a game... a sport... to give it away for any reason in my opinion is ungrateful
@@Fjdirjejrjrrjdj yeah but is it really retirement if you come back? like i get how at the time it was considered a retirement. but as soon as you come back can you still call it retirement and not just a break from the game?
I think another key reason too is because they aren't giving him an OPPORTUNITY a lot of people put pride in their work, and for him to not be on the court for weeks at a time and not be able to contribute is definitely hard for him. There are a lot of people who refuse free handouts and free money, and want to be able to put the time in. AJ wont say it but he probably feels disrespected by the team, not being given an opportunity to play and prove himself. He is not in the rotation at all, and probably has poor relations with some of the staff. Its a case of "if you don't need me, i will take myself out the picture..."
Forget the money, I’m thinking of the love of the game. Hundreds of thousands with all their heart would love to be in the NBA. The man is blessed to be 6’6, 6’7, athletic, & have the potential to have an even bigger platform if he does well. He’s giving it up to focus solely on ministry. AC Green was on the ShowTime Lakers in LA(basically Sin City). He played 16 seasons. Hope he finds the clarity he’s looking for.
Casey you know after being around NBA players behind the scenes that some of them are great people when the cameras are on them and absolute monsters or just horrible people when the cameras are off. Bad enough to make a person who is looking to be a good righteous person would not want to be around. Just look at the locker room he was in and the accusations around other players in that locker room. But to lose a baby like that and then have family start bringing up Old Wounds and fighting about them and the media for all to see and at the worst possible time. I hate to say it but it also looks like when he needed his family the rest of them are too interested in throwing Shade on the others and not focusing on the loss they just suffered nor did they look to console and to be there for their family members who are in the worst place at the time. I can see him looking at this type of dysfunction and disliking it so much that he walked into that locker room and saw very similar situation where it's a lot of people concerned more about themselves than anyone ever and it defeated him because he did not have a family at home he did not have a family in the locker room that he could lean on and depend on when he needed that help and little things like that become major things and can completely alter your life as it appears what is happening here or at least from my point of view the timing says a whole lot. I wish him the best no matter which road he decides on I also pray for he and his family because they are in desperate need of help and salvation from the pain they're going through with such a loss but God has a plan for him and I hope it leads him to a righteous life where he can not only spread the word of God,joy,and happiness to others but he can also find it for himself.
This is possibly the most gracious interpretation on here. Maybe I'm too jaded, but my thought was that he's using faith as a cover to lay low and grant himself a protective layer of innocence in case any of his family drama blows up further. Turning to God in a time of crisis might be a recurring theme in Christianity, but in my experience it makes for some of the more misguided followers.
Just say it, he wants to spread the message of Jesus! Not a religion. But of a person. I am proud of AJ for this if this is what he decides to do. We need more men like this in the world, and this is inspiring on many levels.
@@chrispfeiffer6905is not a religion, is building a relationship with the one who died for our sins. Many of these other “religions” are doctrines, created by satan so that people worship false gods and keep them away from the one and true savior, Jesus Christ.
Praying for him. Hope he finds peace. I am also a Christian and I too believe we are in some dark times. I don’t necessarily believe it to be the end of days, but who knows…
Aj is smart he doesn’t want to surround himself with evil people filled with greed. He understands basketball is just a game and has no real purpose. Jesus is 👑
The man chose what is more important. To follow Jesus. Matthew 16:24-26 ESV Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
Yea it’s definitely deeper then basketball especially in this generation when players play for money more now pass up 6 mill at 21 I hope he ok fr god bless him 🙏
Ain’t buying this at all.. gets cut by his team, dumped to g league, avg 2ppg, nephew dies, mom comes out saying dad is an abuser and all of a sudden it’s “ya he just fell out of love” something else fishy is happening and and using religion as a scapegoat like many people do. People always blame religion or use religion to excuse their past shitty behavior by saying the found god etc
God will truly set you free though he loves you and died on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins he loves you and wants a relationship with you. Trust me giving your life to Jesus will be the best decision you will ever make. He promises eternal life if you believe him, put your trust in him, and live a life for him. God bless you.
The guy’s father is rich and he never had to work for anything in his life. It’s like David Beckham’s son retiring from soccer in his early 20’s while at premier league club. He retired a few weeks ago to do modeling. It’s not uncommon for kids of rich athletes to not have the drive to follow in the footsteps of their father. This is more like a hobby to them.
@mikeyjames These aren’t even comparable Romeo Beckham was a pure Nepo baby, who was only at Brentford for his last name. He had no talent, nor a future at Brentford. He was literally NEVER going to play a minute for them AJ Green worked his way into the nba, and made himself a first round pick. He had a legitimate future with the Rockets, and could have had great success with a good, young team
as a basketball fan, loved the insight into this as i was not aware of all these things. as a Christian, i'll say i appreciate your respect for our beliefs, and clarify something that could easily be misinterpreted. when Christians refer to 'the last days' we are typically referring to the time between Jesus resurrecting and returning to Earth. this doesn't mean the world is about to end, but rather humanity is in it's last stage on this Earth, but we know nothing of how long that could be. i don't see it being any time soon, and it could be thousands of years away, but it could also be soon i suppose.
Big respect for you not making any assumptions beyond religion ❤❤❤ as you say the only thing can beat worldly things is our faith to our Lord Big respect to you brother
He's going into fulltime ministry. Money isn't everything to everybody. Sometimes you're called to do other things. I believe it's admirable what he is doing.
I remember hearing about tyrell terry retiring early a few years ago too…but I think he’s planning to return overseas…Whatever this guy is going through I hope he seeks peace;
AMEN! Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
Umar, a driver in a company I worked for earned $200 a month in 2002. He lived in a house he inherited from his grandfather. The house is located in an alley hidden behind an upscale furniture store. As the store expanded, his house was bought for $400,000. He used up all his fortune for pilgrimage to Mecca that costed around $15,000 per person using a legitimate “express way”. The regular pilgrimage costed around $2,000 but has more than 10 year waiting list. The 15k gave him business class flight, 5 star hotel, and other perks. He went with 20+ family members. Returning back from pilgrimage, he came back working as a driver and earned the same $200 a month salary. He then lived in a $30 a month rented house, but he was (and is) very happy. Maybe hard to understand for westerners and think he is dumb. But when I think further, Umar might live a happier life than most of us. BTW, this is a true story, and I live in Indonesia
Yeah but he coulda plate a couple more years then used that money he made to help the church in his community/give back. He was in a position to do so.
3.9 million at 21 is good start to your life.
but he could get even a lil more and hes a young player + generational wealth
More money that most people would see in their life
might be 2 mil or 1.5 after tax and other cut
Only good lol ?
I concur
I talked to AJ once at the dorm cafeteria. I remember asking him what NBA player he'd compare himself to, but he said he never liked to do that. He's a really nice guy and I hope the best for him.
Dope
@@orlandowilliamson691 I just want to share something with you. Jesus Christ loves everyone. He died for us all and rose. All you have to do is accept Him as your Lord and Savior and He will save you and grant you eternal life in Heaven. Much love for real ❤
@@Jesus_IsKing_7Amen bro, keep spreading it!!!
people dont just miss out on millions for nothing. hope he gets through whatever he's going through
i love how u commented before u even watched the video
Religion is a crutch for the feeble minded.
Dumb 21 year old...nothing story he will play
yeh they do mate. Some people have a moral standard that isnt swayed by money! Unlike most of the Treason Committers that had Dealings with China and Islam across Western Society over the last 40 years.
You are overestimating "people's" inteligence.
Some are just dumb or dont love the game, it happens
I had a fraternity brother like that. He left and focused on God. Now he’s a pastor and I’m really happy for him every time I see him post about this church on social media.
W brother❤
Abednego Lufile?
bc the NBA is a 'brotherhood' or 'fraternity' full of Freemasons. and to become a Mason you have to get Diddled and do the Diddling.
He was in the nba?
Amen.
What would an am hoops video be without a gambling ad.
Gotta do his part to take from the poor and give to the rich.
@@protic4You’re doing that by using YT.
I think the same everytime haha
a sign of a healthier society perhaps
It's legal so 🤷♂️
This reminds me of the career of Robert Reid, a former Rocket.
In 1982, he retired to prioritize his beliefs and rejoin the church, but he did eventually suit back up for the 1983-84 season for the Rockets, and went on to play for 9 more seasons.
Maybe the same thing happens to AJ.
Wow! I forgot he did that. I remember him vividly from the '86 finals against the Celts. He passed earlier this year so I wanna say Rest in Peace Robert!
And Royce White, the Rocket who quit the NBA due to fear of flying
All three have something in common….
He was a beast especially on NBA 2k13 😂@@yomelo
@@frankjum WOW.I didn't know he passed this year,so sad. RIP: Mr Reid
His entire world was rocked. He's seen what's important to him and once you have that experience, you just can't go back. God bless AJ and I hope that the mother heals as best as she can
I respect AJ and people like him who see there's more to life than being rich and famous.
What he's demonstrating is his morality and integrity, and it's rare to see that from anyone famous these days.
Bro, it’s basketball. Basketball. Basketball………. Basketball.
@@LolRoboShotUliterally. OP is tripping
It was to Follow Jesus
He shall inherit more than he can measure in heaven.
Jesus is King ❤️
Good for Aj. Better to find your peace than to suffer in hell trying to please others
Yeah, be a loser for an entire life.
@@Drunken_MasterHe’s succeeded more then you 💀
@@Drunken_Master making money is not the end all and be all of life. He already has enough money to live comfortably. Why not start a business or find a career that doesn't keep you away from your family for the majority of the year?
For me, personally, being with my wife and son brings far more joy than the cheque I bring home.
I guess we just have different opinions of what makes a "loser" and a "winner".
@@TOAD-uw4mh no he’s saying that being religious makes you a loser. What he doesn’t realize he’s saying, because he would never admit it straight up, is that he thinks being a good person makes you a loser.
@@tristancole8158 lol how is being religious the same as being a good person. get outta here with that crap. half these christians/catholics/jews/muslims/hindus etc do not follow their own teachings and are not "good people" according to their own teachings. religiousness doesnt equal being a good person, its quite laughable actually.
in fact, if he truly believes the world is gonna end soon, then what does it matter if he plays basketball in his last few days? religious people are fucking nuts, sorry not sorry. and the fact that you equate being religious with being a good person proves exactly what im saying. you judge people not based on their personalities or how they act, but rather whether or not they believe in some nonsensical teachings. ACTIONS AND BEHAVIOR ARE MORE TELLING OF SOMEONES CHARACTER THAN BELIEVING IN A RELIGION.
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Bro they legit need to ban these gambling ads/sponsors on youtube. Please youtube, put it in the TOS.
RUclips can't resist the sweet sweet ad money 🥵
No need to act like RUclips has integrity. They care about money more than their users.
Bro, I've seen ads for furry dating apps on here.
You can always check his next video where the ad will be therapy😊
Im sick of it bro every sports video got a gambling add in it
He has found the way, the truth, and the Life. We should applaud him
Amen! #John14v6
Amen my brother in Christ! He found Jesus in the nick of time! 🙏
When Casey talks about a tragedy, but he has to plug his gambling ad beforehand.
Freedom is awesome! Let adults be adults and make decisions for themselves.
Yeah that was tasteless. I noticed it too
Sports gambling is trash
@@AJPSonline Yeah - but it seems to be paying for most of the sports related media content now.
Hell? He's getting paid millions to do something he is already good at.
As a Hawks fan this is very sad to see the very sudden decline and possibility of retirement. I wish the best for AJ Griffin.
playing for the hawks is depressing, the franchise should be held accountable for his mental health since they are a pure poverty franchise
@@Jordanbiggs1473 this isnt the time to joke about this
I mean if your heart’s not in it…no point in pursuing it. Clearly he feels he has a higher purpose through religion and I can’t knock someone for that.
Kinda similar to what I was going through. Was in love with football but because of a friend started also playing basketball & by the time it was for me to graduate I reclassed another year & went on to go to college for 2 years & just gave up. Not because I felt like I had failed but because it felt like I had no purpose on a basketball court anymore & watching football film only made me hate basketball more & feel like I fucked up my future for something I got convinced to do. Had a talk with a few coaches through a few friends & was gonna be given a chance & got injured through training & by that time it was just too late to pursue my dream. Dropped out of college after & till this day beat myself up about it.
@@Papellxhasedon’t worry there’s many people who didn’t get any of the experiences you did
@@Papellxhaseseems like you went through it. Just know bro success isn’t found in what we achieve. Unlearning that mindset takes time with the help of Jesus by HIS grace and mercy alone bro.
AJ, do whatever you love brother!
If he’s called to serve God in a different way, I support it and am happy for him. He’s got a bag already. More to life than sports.
God is calling us all home for time is short. Those who are truly finding Jesus now are blessed & are finding Him in the nick of time. The days are numbered. I pray all my lost brothers & sisters in Christ find their way back home before the door is finally closed. The last invites to the wedding have gone out. I hope to see you all there. Godspeed. 🙏✝️🧎🏻♀️
nothing but support for AJ, I really liked him out of duke and I wish him the very best
This reminds me of Carlos Vela, football ⚽ player that was obligated by his parents to play, made a career in Europe and decided to go to LA still young because that way he can watch basketball, which is his true passion. Still dude's rich now. He even decline playing at the world cup 😅
Great content my bro! This type of video is rare nowadays and I truly enjoyed watching this interesting story, I wish this young man a happy life, be strong and don’t be ashamed of doing what you believe
Some things are just much bigger than basketball, or whatever sport you play. I hope this man gets the help and support he needs and can overcome these hardships, as well others who were involved.
It's not just basketball though. It's the opportunity to take care of your family for generations to come. God doesn't give talent for it to be wasted no matter how good we think the cause is because the benefits of the talents reaches out to so many people
Good for AJ. He just wants him and others to go to Heaven
You could use your God-given talents to glorify Him. You have the advantage of inspiring the young and old even fellow NBA players to live a godly life despite the temptations. People love winners not losers in life. Use your talents well and be productive with it. It’s a blessing.
Temptation and his heart wouldn’t fully be with God if it’s split w basketball and that’s a fact
Let’s stop feeling bad for him, this man truly found the Lord.. He’s happier than he’s ever been, good for you AJ, Christ is King
Amen!!
Praise be to God! He is now more richer than He will ever be!!
@@All_praise_to_Jesus Amen!!!
I’ve always loved aj since he entered the league he came from my high school so I hope he makes it through whatever he’s going through and stays in the league
6:06 Amen God bless AJ!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Been watching ur videos for years and this format is by far the best - interesting storylines of the NBA u wouldn’t normally hear about
I hope AJ doing well and I hope he happy 🙏
This is a celebrity with major integrity. Giving up on fame and fortune to follow a cause that you believe in is honorable, whether I agree with them or disagree with them.
He's wrong when he says AJ is the first NBA player to do this. Darren Collison did the same thing. He became a missionary after he was the Pacers starting point guard. He made his way back into the league on the Lakers later on in his career but was never the same player.
Oh is that why Collison stepped away?😮
Never knew that. I definitely have to check out one of his interview
When he says “last days”, biblically this means the period of when Jesus died on the cross for our sins to present day. Each day we’re here on earth isn’t promised so I praise AJ for giving up worldly dreams for biblical reasons.
All that money is useless but turning to the Lord Jesus is priceless. I rather turn all that down too. Everyone who reads this comment seek and believe in Jesus; He’s the only way to an abundantly life with Him in heaven. AJ did the right thing and we all need to do the same. Turn from your sins and turn to the Lord Jesus. ❤️
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot be my disciple."
(Luke 14:26-27)
“No one can become my disciple unless you give up all of your possessions."
(Luke 14:33)
Jesus taught not to place more value on Earthly things, but on what is eternal. "Keep your treasures in Heaven."
"For what shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own soul?" - Jesus
God bless this young man for doing what he did. 🙏
@@HiItsme-zu1yz
Jesus is a fictional character.
Respect to him! Keep doing what you love and where you're at peace with.
Hope Aj will do great in life, god bless him and his family 🙏🙏🙏
I wish all the people you mentioned in this video.The best.
The sad part about retiring early is that you'll realize that even when you're pursuing all of your "callings," there is still plenty of time that you need to fill
As long as he ain’t quitting basketball to become a rapper, I wish him all the best.
I mean he knew he was good at it, but now he decided that his life is being steered toward ministry, I think that's amazing even if the world doesn't think so.
As a Catholic I think this is the best way to approach faith, cause a lot of people get in it for the status, money or simply they want to sin but are afraid to end up in hell so they "believe" and "share" the Gospel, there is a few that actually have true faith. This phenomenon is part of every religion or group, since most people want the rewards yet few are willing to make the changes for the better. Before anyone comes to accuse me, I'm not perfect, I won't be a hypocrite, I'm just someone that hopes one day all us will find a way to defeat our demons or traumas. May God bless you all
Amen ✝️
Amen!🙏🙏he just knows any day can be his last❤️❤️May God bless his soul, that is a brave warrior of Christ right there✝️
Reminds me of Larry Sander story. Walked away from the nba in the prime of his career cause he doesn’t love the game anymore.
So tragic losing a young one like that. Feel the mom's pain. Infants and Toddlers can die of natural or unexpected causes. Pray she finds peace. Hats off to you for taking this look into the deeper aspects of his decision.
Damn. I’m a physician and I would love to to give this all up and play in the NBA. I’m not alone in my desires. Despite the cultural praise of healthcare, alot of us want out.
He did it for Jesus!!!
I pay RUclips so I don’t see ads but these creators still push them. The consumer cannot win.
You do realize this is his job right? RUclips view money isn't great he survives off sponsors if they really bother you that much just skip them it takes less than 2 seconds and only requires you to tap your screen a few times lol people really complain about anything
@@krash22mini72 let him get a real job like the rest of us. It’s not my problem that RUclips doesn’t pay him enough. We all collectively pay billions of dollars a year to yt so cry me a river.
My guy you can skip like 20 seconds easy 💀 are you being serious? At least your not getting unskippable ads lol
@@MrJuandiego1988 your one of those "real job" people lol have a good one 🖖 good thing you don't decide what a real job is lol
@@MrJuandiego1988 lol if you're paying for unnecessary subscription services, you don't deserve to complain about money. Manage your money better, brother. Buy your fam some food not some youtube premium bs
He accidentally clicked retire in mycareer
AJ isn't saying the world is going to end like right now. The time will eventually come. (Christianity)
When you think of it, the world ends once we die, the life is short, and yes nobody knows when it's coming. So we all live in last days anyway.
I am a Christian and AJ is a beloved brother in Christ … this video was fair to him and his situation… praying for him in any path God chooses to lead him on 🙏🏻
I don't blame him. When you find Jesus, that's all you care about.
He's made more money at 21 than most Americans make in their whole life. His heart isn't in it anymore and he can live very comfortably for the rest of his life. Good decision by this guy.
I hope he does what's best for him.
I mean, this makes sense. People often sacrifice a lot for their faith. There are a lot of things in life more important than money and sports - and if you are already a millionaire it's easier to serve a greater purpose. I felt like a fraud sometimes when I played basketball - the crowd cheering for me when I knew that throwing a ball through an elevated ring was one of the least important things I had ever done in a literal sense.
People often forget how tough the life of an NBA player can be - 80+ games a year, flying all the time, often playing injured, not sleeping well, not seeing your family that much...Not to mention the expectations, pressure etc. It's not just fun and games, those guys have to sacrifice a lot. Some get lost in the process, no wonder so many lose everything soon as they finish career - money, houses, even families. Not everyone feels happy for having diamond rings and 50 cars in a garage.
edit:
Talking about the last days - yes, the world ends for all of us when we die, the life is short, and nobody really knows of how much we're left with. So we all basically live the last days and the end is near, no matter what.
Not hearing none of that basketball community is so soft he's giving up the dream tens of millions of kids have. Getting paid millions to play a game... a sport... to give it away for any reason in my opinion is ungrateful
Boo Hoo.
I hope God continues to bless him for his obedience
"Andrew Luck is the best athlete to retire in his prime"
Michael Jordan has left the chat
is it retirement if you return though?
@@trentwise3762technically he did retire - he just came back
Michael Jordan got caught gambling and received a suspension which they dressed up as a retirement
@@Fjdirjejrjrrjdj yeah but is it really retirement if you come back?
like i get how at the time it was considered a retirement. but as soon as you come back can you still call it retirement and not just a break from the game?
@Idontwannahand nobody ever wants to talk about that though... lol he's definitely the goat of cheating his teammates out of money lol
I think another key reason too is because they aren't giving him an OPPORTUNITY
a lot of people put pride in their work, and for him to not be on the court for weeks at a time and not be able to contribute is definitely hard for him. There are a lot of people who refuse free handouts and free money, and want to be able to put the time in. AJ wont say it but he probably feels disrespected by the team, not being given an opportunity to play and prove himself. He is not in the rotation at all, and probably has poor relations with some of the staff. Its a case of "if you don't need me, i will take myself out the picture..."
God is good! Spreading God's word is the mission that Christians are called to do
Amen.
AMENNN
Amen
Forget the money, I’m thinking of the love of the game. Hundreds of thousands with all their heart would love to be in the NBA. The man is blessed to be 6’6, 6’7, athletic, & have the potential to have an even bigger platform if he does well. He’s giving it up to focus solely on ministry. AC Green was on the ShowTime Lakers in LA(basically Sin City). He played 16 seasons. Hope he finds the clarity he’s looking for.
Casey you know after being around NBA players behind the scenes that some of them are great people when the cameras are on them and absolute monsters or just horrible people when the cameras are off. Bad enough to make a person who is looking to be a good righteous person would not want to be around. Just look at the locker room he was in and the accusations around other players in that locker room. But to lose a baby like that and then have family start bringing up Old Wounds and fighting about them and the media for all to see and at the worst possible time. I hate to say it but it also looks like when he needed his family the rest of them are too interested in throwing Shade on the others and not focusing on the loss they just suffered nor did they look to console and to be there for their family members who are in the worst place at the time. I can see him looking at this type of dysfunction and disliking it so much that he walked into that locker room and saw very similar situation where it's a lot of people concerned more about themselves than anyone ever and it defeated him because he did not have a family at home he did not have a family in the locker room that he could lean on and depend on when he needed that help and little things like that become major things and can completely alter your life as it appears what is happening here or at least from my point of view the timing says a whole lot. I wish him the best no matter which road he decides on I also pray for he and his family because they are in desperate need of help and salvation from the pain they're going through with such a loss but God has a plan for him and I hope it leads him to a righteous life where he can not only spread the word of God,joy,and happiness to others but he can also find it for himself.
This is possibly the most gracious interpretation on here. Maybe I'm too jaded, but my thought was that he's using faith as a cover to lay low and grant himself a protective layer of innocence in case any of his family drama blows up further. Turning to God in a time of crisis might be a recurring theme in Christianity, but in my experience it makes for some of the more misguided followers.
This is why I love this channel
Just say it, he wants to spread the message of Jesus! Not a religion. But of a person. I am proud of AJ for this if this is what he decides to do. We need more men like this in the world, and this is inspiring on many levels.
Amen
Its a religion, there are many others. Your religion is not more special or valid than any one else
Yeah that was cringe, the guy legit didn't want to say he was a Christian
@@chrispfeiffer6905is not a religion, is building a relationship with the one who died for our sins. Many of these other “religions” are doctrines, created by satan so that people worship false gods and keep them away from the one and true savior, Jesus Christ.
@@chrispfeiffer6905 Jesus is the difference. He is alive, not dead my friend.
I like how you analyzed the issue, bro.
7:34 ever heard of Michael Jordan?
His prime was on the Wizards?
Idk if that one counts in this statistic because he came back.
Probably one of your better videos tbh
Man of God. Mad respect King
Praying for him. Hope he finds peace. I am also a Christian and I too believe we are in some dark times. I don’t necessarily believe it to be the end of days, but who knows…
Thats a great thing to be called to.
Believe what you want, but history says you’re wrong
wdym big dog
@@otislamar8613ask God forgiveness for your sins if you haven’t already❤️
Coulda balled out a couple more years than used that money to give back to the community and the church
Aj is smart he doesn’t want to surround himself with evil people filled with greed. He understands basketball is just a game and has no real purpose. Jesus is 👑
The man chose what is more important. To follow Jesus.
Matthew
16:24-26 ESV
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
Yea it’s definitely deeper then basketball especially in this generation when players play for money more now pass up 6 mill at 21 I hope he ok fr god bless him 🙏
Scoot was pick 3 not 2!
Thanks for reminding me. Bone head mistake by me -- I fixed it.
Great video bro
hmmm maybe this is why the bucks fired Adrian griffin? I had no idea about these personal issues going on
I hope he is doing okay! To walk away like that I just feel something deeper is going on
Ain’t buying this at all.. gets cut by his team, dumped to g league, avg 2ppg, nephew dies, mom comes out saying dad is an abuser and all of a sudden it’s “ya he just fell out of love” something else fishy is happening and and using religion as a scapegoat like many people do. People always blame religion or use religion to excuse their past shitty behavior by saying the found god etc
God will truly set you free though he loves you and died on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins he loves you and wants a relationship with you. Trust me giving your life to Jesus will be the best decision you will ever make. He promises eternal life if you believe him, put your trust in him, and live a life for him. God bless you.
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The guy’s father is rich and he never had to work for anything in his life. It’s like David Beckham’s son retiring from soccer in his early 20’s while at premier league club. He retired a few weeks ago to do modeling. It’s not uncommon for kids of rich athletes to not have the drive to follow in the footsteps of their father. This is more like a hobby to them.
@mikeyjames These aren’t even comparable
Romeo Beckham was a pure Nepo baby, who was only at Brentford for his last name. He had no talent, nor a future at Brentford. He was literally NEVER going to play a minute for them
AJ Green worked his way into the nba, and made himself a first round pick. He had a legitimate future with the Rockets, and could have had great success with a good, young team
@@TheRealKMan8how do u do this? Like how do u begin doing what you said
as a basketball fan, loved the insight into this as i was not aware of all these things. as a Christian, i'll say i appreciate your respect for our beliefs, and clarify something that could easily be misinterpreted. when Christians refer to 'the last days' we are typically referring to the time between Jesus resurrecting and returning to Earth. this doesn't mean the world is about to end, but rather humanity is in it's last stage on this Earth, but we know nothing of how long that could be. i don't see it being any time soon, and it could be thousands of years away, but it could also be soon i suppose.
Imagine not having notifications on this channel
one of the most entertaining channels man i binge his videos from 2022 and just laugh at the takes
@@NAMISIMP top 3 basketball channel easily been locked in since 2021
@@Elijah_GETZBUCKETS u lucky u could watch him in prime time i started watching last year
@@NAMISIMP I mean he got some bangers loved his regular season standings and playoff predictions he fails miserably every time 🤣
Big respect for you not making any assumptions beyond religion ❤❤❤ as you say the only thing can beat worldly things is our faith to our Lord Big respect to you brother
if he really is doing a missionary work, may God bless him.
He's going into fulltime ministry. Money isn't everything to everybody. Sometimes you're called to do other things. I believe it's admirable what he is doing.
bruh nooo way he quitting 😭 the fam needs those millions
His pops a NBA coach 😭
@@XWDaniel damn bet i didn’t even get to watch this video fully yet 😭
It rally they dont
@@gold-man9 bro he played from 99 to 08 and was a role player. People just be saying anything😂
@@Loudog1994 I was thinking of Darrell Griffith, I’m so cooked
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
These are the last days, (the last days started 2,000 years ago it’s a biblical term) I’m happy for A.J
What profits a man to gain the whole world but loses his soul
It sounds like his heart isn’t into it. Ultimately you have to be true to yourself. God bless the young man
I remember hearing about tyrell terry retiring early a few years ago too…but I think he’s planning to return overseas…Whatever this guy is going through I hope he seeks peace;
I hope he works out his trauma. People can spiral down.
Mental heath just ain’t no joke, hope all is well with the kid, maybe once/if things hopefully get better he can make a comeback
Players named Griffin are cursed playing in Houston. Wtf
Oohhh this was shade at a few players
Other than Eddie and aj, who else
that’s respectable fr he got a bad and left he got nun to prove he proved he can play with the best of the best i wish the best for dude fr
With how the world is we prly are in the last days
AMEN!
Revelation 12:11
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.”
Umar, a driver in a company I worked for earned $200 a month in 2002. He lived in a house he inherited from his grandfather. The house is located in an alley hidden behind an upscale furniture store. As the store expanded, his house was bought for $400,000. He used up all his fortune for pilgrimage to Mecca that costed around $15,000 per person using a legitimate “express way”. The regular pilgrimage costed around $2,000 but has more than 10 year waiting list. The 15k gave him business class flight, 5 star hotel, and other perks. He went with 20+ family members. Returning back from pilgrimage, he came back working as a driver and earned the same $200 a month salary. He then lived in a $30 a month rented house, but he was (and is) very happy. Maybe hard to understand for westerners and think he is dumb. But when I think further, Umar might live a happier life than most of us. BTW, this is a true story, and I live in Indonesia
This doesn’t happen often, which actually makes sense here. Not every single nba player wants to grind at the highest level possible for 10+ years
Bro I respect his decision to put God first before anything 💯
Yeah but he coulda plate a couple more years then used that money he made to help the church in his community/give back. He was in a position to do so.
Money, riches, gold, profit, silver has it's place and the soul is more valuable than all of it...
Prolly read the script
Seeking God is way more valuable then any treasure this world has to offer.
jesus is king
I love AJ, sad to see him go