Brian Grant

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brian Grant
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 5, 1972(1972-03-05)
Age	52
Birthplace	Columbus
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Pisces

Brian Grant Biography

Brian Grant is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on March 5, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The former NBA power forward , who was specialized in rebounding. He was a part of the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

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Grant was selected in the first round, eighth overall, in the 1994 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. In his rookie season he started in 59 out of 80 games, averaging 13.2 points a game with 7.5 rebounds. The following year, he started in 75 out of 78 games, increasing his scoring average to 14.4 points a game as the Kings made the playoffs. The Kings lost in four games to the top- seeded Seattle SuperSonics in the first round, with Grant averaging 9.8 points per game for the series. He signed a five-year, $29 million contract, but due to injuries appeared in only 24 games in the 1996–1997 season, and the Kings did not make the playoffs.

Grant opted out of the deal following the 1997 season to sign a six-year, $56 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. In his first year with the Trail Blazers he started in 49 of 61 games as the team made the playoffs but lost in the first round to the Los Angeles Lakers 3 games to 1. Grant averaged 13.2 points and 10.7 rebounds a game for the series. The 1998–1999 season was shortened to 50 games because of a league lockout, and Grant started 46 of 48 games with a scoring average of 11.5 points a game and a team high 9.8 rebounds per game. The Trail Blazers won the Pacific Division, swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs and defeated the previous Western Conference Champion Utah Jazz in six games in the second round. In the Western Conference Finals, the Trail Blazers were swept by the league-leading San Antonio Spurs. Grant started all 13 playoff games and averaged 13.2 points with 9.2 rebounds.

He got married to Gina Grant in 2000.

Brian Grant Net Worth

Brian Grant is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Grant 's net worth $52 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the leader of his team’s the rebounding each year as he attended Xavier University.

He was picked as the 8th pick in 1994’s NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.

Brian Wade Grant (born March 5, 1972) is a retired American basketball player. He played the power forward and center positions for five teams during 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He was known for his tenacious rebounding and blue-collar defense. During his career, he played with the Sacramento Kings (where he made First Team All-Rookie in the 1994–95 season), Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Brian Grant height 6 ft 9 in Brian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brian Grant Dating?

According to our records, Brian Grant married to Gina Grant. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Grant’s is not dating anyone.

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In the summer of 2000 Grant signed a 7-year $86 million deal with the Miami Heat, despite coming off season averages of 7.5 ppg and 5.5 rpg. The deal raised eyebrows, but Heat President and GM Pat Riley insisted that Grant was the missing piece to the Heat’s championship puzzle, along with other recently acquired players Eddie Jones and Anthony Mason. Weeks before the start of the season Miami’s all-star center Alonzo Mourning was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease forcing Riley to play Grant at center despite usually playing at the power forward position. Grant responded by putting up a career season of 15.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg, and a career high 79.7% at the foul line. Miami won 50 games, and Mourning returned to the team in late March, but were swept in the first round by the younger Charlotte Hornets. Grant averaged 10 points and 8 rebounds for the series.

Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Grant celebrates birthday on March 5 of every year.

The 2003–2004 season proved to be a major success for the rebuilding franchise, as the Heat overcame an 0-7 start to eventually make the playoffs as the 4th seed in the East led by the play of Odom, Jones and Wade. Grant started 76 games at center and averaged 8.7 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. In the playoffs, the Heat defeated the New Orleans Hornets, who had relocated from Charlotte, in a challenging 7 game series in which the home team won every game. In the second round the Heat faced the top seeded Indiana Pacers, who took the first two games in Indiana before the Heat won two straight games at home to tie the series at two games apiece, including a game three victory led by Grant’s 16 rebounds. The Pacers would win the next two games to advance however, defeating the young Heat team considered to have much promise heading into the future. Grant averaged 7.1 points and 8.6 rebounds a game throughout the postseason.

Does Brian Grant have Parkinson's disease?

Brian Grant opens up about NBA career, Parkinson’s and more in new book ‘Rebound’ Brian Grant shares it all in his book, ‘Rebound: Soaring in the NBA, Battling Parkinson’s , and Finding What Really Matters. ‘

What teams did Brian Grant play for?

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What happened to Brian Grant?

When Brian Grant retired from the NBA, he sunk into a deep depression. The life that he had fought so hard for seemed to evaporate and his marriage started to crumble. Also, he noticed a strange twitch in his hand. Eventually Grant was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease.

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What do Parkinson's patients look like?

People with Parkinson’s disease often develop a parkinsonian gait that includes a tendency to lean forward; take small, quick steps; and reduce swinging their arms. They also may have trouble initiating or continuing movement. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body or even in one limb on one side of the body.