NBA Star Quits Atlanta Hawks To Follow Jesus

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Former Atlanta Hawks forward Adrian Griffin Jr., who was traded to the Houston Rockets in June, is officially quitting the National Basketball Association (NBA) to follow Jesus full time.

Griffin, 21, posted a video on YouTube Saturday where he officially made the announcement. “Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. As I step out of one season of my life, I’m excited to step into a new one with my Lord and Savior. This decision may seem crazy or abnormal to the world, but I’m not here to please man but only my Father in Heaven,” he wrote in the caption for the video. “This decision may seem crazy or abnormal to the world but I’m not here to please man but only my Father in Heaven. I’m looking forward to the plans God has for me up ahead, to share his good news of Salvation and a closer relationship with Jesus.” (JOIN THE REVIVAL: Christians Called To Shine ‘Light’ On ‘Dark Institutions’)

“I hope this video encourages others to take a leap of faith, with trusting in God and giving him your full yes in whatever that may look like to you,” he continued, before sharing Hebrews 11:6: But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him

Heard His Calling

When explaining why he chose to leave a lucrative career as a professional athlete, he simply said that he felt like “he Lord was calling me to let go of basketball to truly just serve Him more.” (MORE: Russell Brand, Jordan Peterson Lead 25,000 In Lord’s Prayer)

“To everyone who has supported me along this journey, I just want to say thank you to you because you guys, I truly just see how much you guys truly love me just for me, not just because I play basketball,” he added. “I just want to thank the NBA as well. Thank everyone who has given me the opportunity to show my gifts of basketball to the world as well. I’m excited for this new journey and I’m going to continue to keep making a content.”

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