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.
Houston Jerami Grant was born on 12 March 1994 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Harvey Grant, a former NBA forward who played for the Washington Bullets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Philadelphia 76ers, and nephew of Horace Grant, who won multiple NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. 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 | — |
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