Harvey Grant facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 4, 1965 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Hancock Central (Sparta, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Pro career | 1988–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1993 | Washington Bullets |
| 1993–1996 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1996–1998 | Washington Bullets / Wizards |
| 1999 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,781 (9.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,436 (4.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,219 (1.6 apg) |
Harvey Grant (born July 4, 1965) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Harvey is the identical twin brother of Horace Grant, who was also a famous NBA player.
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College Basketball Journey
Harvey Grant started his college basketball career at Clemson University. After one year there, he moved to Independence Community College. Then, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma, joining his brother Horace.
At Oklahoma, Harvey was part of the 1988 Sooners team. This team made it all the way to the National Championship game. They played against the Kansas Jayhawks but unfortunately lost.
Playing in the NBA
Harvey Grant had a long career in the NBA, playing for several teams.
Starting with the Washington Bullets (1988–1993)
Harvey was picked by the Washington Bullets as the 12th player overall in the 1988 NBA draft. In his first season, he averaged about 5.6 points per game. He quickly improved, and by his third season (1990–91), he was averaging 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
His amazing improvement led him to be the runner-up for the 1991 NBA Most Improved Player Award. He continued to play very well for the Bullets, scoring around 18 points per game in the next two seasons.
Moving to the Portland Trail Blazers (1993–1996)
In 1993, Harvey Grant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Here, his role changed, and he often came off the bench as a substitute player. During his three seasons with the Trail Blazers, he averaged 9.6 points per game.
Back with Washington (1996–1998)
Harvey returned to the Washington team in 1996. By this time, the team had changed its name from the Bullets to the Washington Wizards. His playing time and scoring numbers were lower in these seasons.
Finishing with the Philadelphia 76ers (1999)
Harvey Grant played his final NBA games with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1999. He played in 47 games that season, averaging 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds. After this, he was traded to the Orlando Magic but did not play any regular season games for them. He officially ended his professional career in 2000.
Harvey's Family of Basketball Players
Harvey Grant has a very athletic family, especially his sons, who have also become professional basketball players!
- His son, Jerai Grant, played college basketball for Clemson University, just like Harvey. Jerai has played professionally in many countries, including Australia, Italy, Israel, Latvia, and Lithuania.
- Another son, Jerian Grant, played for the University of Notre Dame. He was chosen by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft.
- His son, Jerami Grant, played for Syracuse University. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014. Jerami has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets.
- His youngest son is Jaelin Grant.
- Harvey also has a daughter named Mikayla.
Harvey Grant is also a grandfather to Jerai's daughter, Halle. Today, Harvey lives in Annapolis, Maryland, and is married to Tonya Dean Steiner Grant.
See also
In Spanish: Harvey Grant para niños
