That’s the bottom line,” Malone said. Copyright © 2020 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. It wasn’t close. It’s definitely great one-on-one games whenever we get back home,” Grant said. Not only does George average 27.1 points per game offensively, but he ranks first in the NBA in deflections (179) and second in steals (2.31). And his uncle Horace Grant won four championships, including three titles with the Chicago Bulls during the first three-peat from 1991-93 with Michael Jordan. His brother Jerian Grant is a point guard for the Washington Wizards. Born: October 9, 1992 in Silver Spring, Maryland us. The elder Grant was about a decade removed from his bruising NBA playing days. All rights reserved. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange. All opinions expressed by John Denton are solely his own and do not reflect the opinions of the Orlando Magic or their Basketball Operations staff, partners or sponsors. Jerian Grant. Keeler: How special is Jamal Murray? As kids, they all trotted in their dad’s shadow and basked in the perks of having a father (and uncle, Horace) who played in the NBA. ``We talk pretty much every day and he’s having a career year and he’s told me this is the best team he’s played on and he’s playing with some great guys, so I’m happy for him,’’ said Jerian, referring to Jerami averaging 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks a game. (credit: Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images). “They literally are like extended family. Jamal Murray is THAT guy now. The battles are a lot better now than they were back then.’’. He played college basketball with the University of Notre Dame and was considered one of the top college players in the nation for the 2014–15 season. He has two brothers who play basketball professionally – oldest brother Jerai has played in several leagues around the world and younger brother Jerami plays for the Denver Nuggets. After a high school career at prep power DeMatha Catholic High School, Grant came to Notre Dame to play for coach Mike Brey. Why have models of Colorado’s coronavirus trajectory been off? More Hall than Oates. Harvey Grant of the Washington Bullets (left) poses with his identical twin brother Horace Grant of the of the Chicago Bulls in September 1992. But the proud 11-year NBA forward didn’t go quietly. His brother Jerai plays basketball for Neptunas Klaipeda, and Jerain plays for the team Orlando magic in the NBA. With the awards, if I get it good, and if I don’t, move on. Welcome to OKC Thunder Wire's European Union Experience. I’m proud of Jerami.”. [12] On July 30, 2015, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Knicks. Terms of Use | GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Harvey said he’s waiting for the right moment to discuss the event with them, but while he wasn’t physically there, his heart soared. [8][9] The Grant-led Irish finished the year with a 32-6 record and an ACC Tournament championship; they advanced to the Elite 8 in the Midwest Region, where they lost to an undefeated Kentucky team by 2 points. Next thing I know, I’m playing Jerami, he just went by me like I was standing there. Under the tutelage of Hall of Fame Coach Morgan Wootten, the basketball team won national championships, sent numerous players to the NBA—even defeated Lew Alcindor and Power Memorial Academy for top billing in 1965’s “Greatest High School Basketball Game Ever.”. 39 in 2014. [29] Grant averaged 16.3 points and 5.9 assists per game. Jerai Grant (second from left) graduated from Clemson 2011. George, who is holding foes he’s guarding to a combined 42.1 percent shooting, admires the work of Gordon, who has held the individual opposition to 44.3 percent shooting this season. Youngest brother Jaelin has followed his three older brothers to DeMatha, where he is completing his senior season. “I’m proud of everybody.”, Oladipo echoes the sentiment. Jerami Grant drives to the basket against LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers during the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. In high school I would just go over there and be at their house all week and weekends. Jerami shares a picture with his brothers Jerian Grant, Jerai Grant, Jaelin Grant and Jerai’s daughter Halle. OK. Mike Singer is the Denver Nuggets beat writer for The Denver Post. Holdyn Jerian Grant (born October 9, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Pacers held on to win last Wednesday when Oladipo was injured, but they have since seen a three-game winning streak ended by consecutive losses to Memphis and Golden State. The bad news, however, is that the Magic are just 13-17 in those games. It was there that three current NBA players would push each other to eventually play at the highest level.