Hawks pick Duke forward A.J. Griffin at No. 16 in NBA draft

AJ Griffin NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and AJ Griffin react after Griffin was drafted with the 16th overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Atlanta Hawks selected Duke forward A.J. Griffin with the number 16 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft.

Griffin was one of four Duke players taken in the first round.

The 6-6 Griffin averaged 10.4 points and 3.9 rebounds for a Duke team that reached the Final Four this past season.

Click here for more details.