Adrian Darnell "AJ" Griffin Jr. is an American basketball player who is signed with the Atlanta Hawks. His versatility allows him to operate both as a small forward and shooting guard.
Born on August 25, 2003, Griffin hails from a basketball family, with his father Adrian Griffin being a former NBA player and recently a head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Griffin played at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, where he emerged as a standout small forward in the country.
Griffin's outstandings performances in high school led to his selection for Team USA for the 2019 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Brazil. He grabbed this opportunity to gain stardom and serious momentum by averaging 13.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game. His amazing two-way game ultimately contributed to his team's gold medal victory. Notably, Griffin scored 18 points in the final against Canada.
As a five-star recruit out of high school, Griffin joined Duke University for the 2021/22 season and made an immediate impact. His standout performances earned him a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2022. Following an outstanding one & done collegiate campaign, Griffin declared for the 2022 NBA Draft, where he was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks.
During the 2023/24 NBA season, Griffin averaged 2.4 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.3 per game. He shot 29.0% from the field, including 25.6% from downtown.
AJ Griffin Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $3,712,920 | - | $3,712,920 | - | $3,712,920 |
| 2024-25 (Team Option Exercised) | $3,889,920 | - | $3,889,920 | - | $3,889,920 |
| 2025-26 (Team Option) | $5,967,137 | - | $5,967,137 | - | $5,967,137 |
How much is AJ Griffin getting paid?
AJ Griffin is set to earn $3,712,920 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
According to Spotrac, he is on a four-year rookie scale contract with the Atlanta Hawks, worth $17,106,137 part-guaranteed. Griffin's rookie contract follows the typical NBA structure, with the first two years guaranteed and the last two years non-guaranteed.
How much does AJ Griffin make in a minute?
AJ Griffin’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,712,920. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $7.06 in a minute.
AJ Griffin Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Griffin would have earned just over $7 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of AJ Griffin’s contract?
Griffin’s standard rookie scale contract has team options after second and third seasons. This means the Atlanta Hawks hold the option to decide if they wish to sign him for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season.
Atlanta Hawks have already exercised their team option for the 2024/25 NBA season.
How much of AJ Griffin’s contract is guaranteed?
AJ Griffin’s contract worth $17,106,137 is partially guaranteed until the 2024/25 NBA season. The contract amount worth $11,139,000 has been granted, but the $5,967,137 from fourth season of the contract is still non-guaranteed as of April 2024.
AJ Griffin Contract History
These are all the contracts that AJ Griffin has signed in his career till now.
July 3, 2022
AJ Griffin signed a four-year $17.1 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
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FAQs on AJ Griffin Contract
A. AJ Griffin has a four-year $17.1 million rookie-scale contract with the Hawks.
A. AJ Griffin earns $3,712,920 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. AJ Griffin’s height is 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm) and his weight is 100 kg (222 lbs).
A. AJ Griffin plays for the Atlanta Hawks. Bufkin was selected by the Hawks with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
A. AJ Griffin plays as a small forward.
