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Maybe the FO knew there were issues, wish him well

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****, that was unexpected. Whatever he's going through, I wish him the best in getting through it. And if he just doesn't want to play basketball anymore, that's totally cool.

not a surprise, dude just doesn't enjoy basketball and never has

Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

It's a shame that a kid who showed so much promise in his rookie season is now looking to close the door on his NBA journey. I know how it feels to have a passion, and to realize that stepping away from it may be the best option for yourself and your future. Regardless of any of the familial issues, he clearly has a lot going on mentally. Wish him luck with his decision.

TGM wrote:Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

I’m embarrassed! But damn he had potential

This the guy people hyped up as a centerpiece in a siakam trade?

But it looks like he quit to turn his full attention somewhere else

TGM wrote:Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

There was someone on here that thought Bufkin + Griffin was better than the haul we got for Siakam even after watching the seasons they had.

TGM wrote:Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

You mean literally this time last year.

Joined the league just to embarrass us with that one buzzer beater. Good luck AJ

REJECTEDBYCLARK wrote:not a surprise, dude just doesn't enjoy basketball and never has

How do you know this ?

TGM wrote:Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

Yeah everyone is stupid for not correctly predicting a 21 year old looks to be quitting basketball. What a bunch of morons.

The guy has serious mental health issues, and I hope he gets the help he needs.

Actual help though. Not more religion, which is what has created this situation.

CPT wrote:The guy has serious mental health issues, and I hope he gets the help he needs.

Actual help though. Not more religion, which is what has created this situation.

He appears to have faith in his beliefs. Who says he has mental health issues? He may just be making a choice to leave the money and lifestyle of the NBA to focus on what's important to him

TGM wrote:Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

Pretending they never said it to begin with. AJ Griffin is arguably the most overrated non raptor prospect around here in a long time. I legit never thought he was a good "blue chip prospect", at all—just another of the many short-shooting guards in the league.

I wish him well though.

TGM wrote:Where are all the folks that were proposing to trade for this guy as a key piece if we were to move Siakam to the Hawks two years ago.

Yeah. How could they not see this as the most likely outcome?

CPT wrote:The guy has serious mental health issues, and I hope he gets the help he needs.

Actual help though. Not more religion, which is what has created this situation.

What a ridiculous thing to say

I hope it's not a decision he comes to regret in a few years.

This is why teams do extensive background checks before drafting a player. Would his current team get compensation ?