Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed information about Horace Grant:
- Full Name: Horace Junior Grant
- Nickname: The General
- Nationality: American
- Age: 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 (Bulls), #54 Magic, #54 (SuperSonics), #54 (Lakers)
- 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.
Notes:
- Similar players to Horace Grant include Paul Millsap.
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.