Grant Long facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1966 Wayne, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Romulus (Romulus, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Eastern Michigan (1984–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1988–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1994 | Miami Heat |
| 1994–1996 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1996–1998 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1999 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1999–2002 | Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2003 | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,518 (9.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,154 (6.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,716 (1.7 apg) |
Grant Andrew Long (born March 12, 1966) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 15 years. During his time in the league, he played over 1,000 games. Grant Long also has family members who played in the NBA, including his uncle John Long and his cousin Terry Mills. His brother, Julius Long, is a professional boxer.
Grant Long's Basketball Journey
Grant Long started his basketball career in college at Eastern Michigan University. He was a standout player there, earning the title of MAC Player of the Year in 1988. His jersey number, 43, was even retired by the Eastern Michigan Eagles, which is a big honor!
In 1988, Grant was drafted into the NBA by the Miami Heat. He played for several teams during his long career, including the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Vancouver Grizzlies (which later became the Memphis Grizzlies), and the Boston Celtics.
Over his 15 years in the NBA, Grant Long achieved some impressive stats:
- He scored a total of 9,518 points.
- He grabbed 6,154 rebounds.
- He made 1,716 assists.
These numbers show he was a strong and consistent player who contributed a lot to his teams.
Life After Playing: Broadcasting Career
After retiring from playing basketball in 2003, Grant Long continued to be involved with the sport. He became a broadcast analyst, which means he helped explain games on TV.
From 2008 to 2014, he worked as an analyst for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In October 2014, he joined Fox Sports Detroit to cover the Detroit Pistons. He later moved to Bally Sports Detroit and now works for FanDual Sports Network Detroit, still sharing his knowledge of basketball with fans.
See also
In Spanish: Grant Long para niños
