Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Horace GrantHere is the detailed information about Horace Grant:

Player Profile

  • 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) (Chicago Bulls Championships)
  • Kids: 2 children (Horace Grant Jr. and Naomi Grant)
  • Siblings: Twin brother Harvey Grant (also a former NBA player)

Horace Grant’s player archetype was a mobile, defense-first power forward who did the connective work that winning frontcourts need, blending rebounding, interior toughness, and efficient support scoring. Defensively, he operated as a physical help defender and strong positional stopper, using his 6-foot-10 frame, length, strength, and activity level to contest inside, clean the glass, and handle tough frontcourt assignments; offensively, he fit as a low-maintenance finisher, screen-setter, offensive rebounder, and short-range scorer who could convert around the rim and hit the occasional mid-range jumper without hijacking possessions. His play style was rugged, disciplined, and highly team-oriented, built more on timing, effort, and reliability than flair, which made him an ideal complementary big on championship-level teams. (NBA)

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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.

Sources:

NBA.com — Horace Grant | Center | Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls — Ring of Honor – Horace Grant
Basketball-Reference.com — Horace Grant Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more