American · Hyattsville, Maryland · Born 12 March 1994Versatile and underrated forward whose scoring, defence and professionalism have made him a valued contributor across multiple NBA organisations.
The son of Harvey Grant and nephew of four-time champion Horace Grant, Jerami Grant entered professional basketball carrying one of the sport's more decorated basketball bloodlines, then built his own identity as a defensive Swiss Army knife and Olympic gold medallist his relatives never quite were.. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, before playing two seasons at Syracuse University. Grant declared for the 2014 NBA Draft after his sophomore season, and the Philadelphia 76ers selected him in the second round, launching a career built on defensive versatility and gradually expanding offensive range across stints with Oklahoma City, Denver, and Detroit. Grant won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Games, and delivered a career-best offensive season with the Detroit Pistons, establishing himself as a legitimate three-level scorer capable of defending multiple positions. Grant signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022, continuing his career as a versatile forward whose game reflects the basketball lineage of his father and uncle, both decorated NBA players in their own right.
Versatile forward, defensive ability, three-point shooting
He averaged 22.3 points per game for the Detroit Pistons in 2020-21, surprising much of the NBA with his capability to be a primary offensive option and transforming his perceived role in the league.
Did You Know?How They Played
Athletic forward with improved shooting and defensive versatility
Lasting Impact
Reliable NBA forward who developed into primary scorer
Career Honours
- Detroit Pistons primary scorer 2020-21
- $160m Portland contract
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2014–2016 | 148 | #8 |
| Detroit Pistons | 2020–2022 | 141 | — |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 2016–2019 | 226 | — |
| Denver Nuggets | 2019–2020 | 71 | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 2022–2024 | 142 | — |
American Athletes