Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Horace Grant:

  • Full Name: Horace Junior Grant
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: 58 years old (Born on July 4, 1965)
  • Hometown: Augusta, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Wore #54 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Hancock Central High School (Sparta, Georgia)
  • College: Clemson University (1983–1987)
  • NBA Draft: 1987, 1st round, 10th pick overall (by the Chicago Bulls)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (1987–1994)
    • Orlando Magic (1994–1999, 2001–2002)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1999–2000)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2000–2001, 2003–2004)
  • Championship Rings: 4 (3 with the Chicago Bulls in 1991, 1992, 1993; 1 with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001)
  • Kids: 2 children (Horace Grant Jr. and Naomi Grant)
  • Siblings: Twin brother Harvey Grant (also a former NBA player)

Horace Grant is known for his role as a key defender and rebounder during the Chicago Bulls’ first three-peat and later as a veteran presence with the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers. His signature accessory was the goggles he wore due to vision issues.

Fun Facts

  • He is known as a player who wore goggles, but he didn’t wear them early in his career when playing for the Chicago Bulls.
  • His favorite subject in college was Greek mythology.