Paul Grant (basketball)
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Paul Edward Grant is a retired American
professional basketball
player. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
.
Grant attended Brother Rice High School
in Michigan
, and played at Boston College
for three seasons, but then transferred to Wisconsin
for his senior year. He was named honorable mention All-Big Ten after leading the Badgers in scoring, field goal percentage, and blocked shots. He also played in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
and the Nike Desert Classic.
Grant was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves
as the 20th pick in the 1997 NBA Draft
. He was on the injured list for his entire rookie season because of a right midfoot sprain. He finally made his NBA debut on February 5, 1999 in a 110–92 win over the Denver Nuggets
.
On March 11, 1999, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
with Stephon Marbury
, Chris Carr
and Bill Curley
, in a three-way deal with the New Jersey Nets
, for Terrell Brandon
, Brian Evans
, a 1999 first-round draft
choice and a future first-round draft choice.
Grant played for the Rockford Lightning
of the CBA
in 1999–2000. During the 2000–01 season he played for both the Los Angeles Stars
and the Indiana Legends
of the ABA, then played for the Asheville Altitude of the NBDL
in 2001–02. In January 2003 he signed with KK Vojvodina
from Serbia
for the remainder of the season.
Grant participated in the 2002–03 and 2003–04 training camps with the Utah Jazz
, who signed him on January 1, 2004; he was waived five days later. On January 8, he was signed to a 10-day contract with the Jazz. He coached workouts in Haverhill Massachusetts from 2005–06, working with young players.
In 2007, Grant was named to the staff of the MIT Men's Basketball team as an assistant coach. On April 13, 2008, he assisted MIT associate head coach, Oliver Eslinger, at the NEBCA All-Star Game.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
.
Grant attended Brother Rice High School
Brother Rice High School (Michigan)
Brother Rice High School is a Roman Catholic all-boys non-residential college prep school with approximately 700 students located in Bloomfield Township, Michigan . Until 1993 its address was in neighboring Birmingham, Michigan's postal district. In 1993 the U.S...
in Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, and played at Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
for three seasons, but then transferred to Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
for his senior year. He was named honorable mention All-Big Ten after leading the Badgers in scoring, field goal percentage, and blocked shots. He also played in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, or "PIT", is the United States' oldest amateur basketball tournament and the only postseason camp conducted for the top NCAA seniors only....
and the Nike Desert Classic.
Grant was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
as the 20th pick in the 1997 NBA Draft
1997 NBA Draft
The 1997 NBA Draft took place on June 25, 1997 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the Celtics had the second worst record in the 1996-97 season and the best odds of winning the lottery with two picks, the Spurs, usually a model of winning and consistency, lost David Robinson to an injury early...
. He was on the injured list for his entire rookie season because of a right midfoot sprain. He finally made his NBA debut on February 5, 1999 in a 110–92 win over the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
.
On March 11, 1999, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
with Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Xavier Marbury is an American professional basketball player.The , point guard was selected out of the Georgia Institute of Technology by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 4th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft, but was traded shortly thereafter to the Minnesota Timberwolves.He was an NBA...
, Chris Carr
Chris Carr (basketball)
Chris Dean Carr is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round of the 1995 NBA Draft. Carr played six seasons in the NBA for the Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics...
and Bill Curley
Bill Curley
William Michael 'Bill' Curley is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association.-High school/college career:...
, in a three-way deal with the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, for Terrell Brandon
Terrell Brandon
Thomas Terrell Brandon is a retired American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Terrell was known throughout his 10-year career for his passing ability and stealing skills.-Early life:...
, Brian Evans
Brian Evans (basketball)
Brian Keith Evans is an American professional basketball player who has formerly played in the NBA. A 6'8" and 220 lb forward, he played high school basketball at Terre Haute South, Indiana; Evans attended Indiana University from 1991–96, and played for the Hoosiers from 1992–96. Evans...
, a 1999 first-round draft
1999 NBA Draft
The 1999 NBA Draft was held on June 30, 1999 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. It was the first draft in which four players from the same college were picked in the first round, with Elton Brand , Trajan Langdon , Corey Maggette and William Avery being selected out of Duke University...
choice and a future first-round draft choice.
Grant played for the Rockford Lightning
Rockford Lightning
The Rockford Lightning were a basketball team that played in the Continental Basketball Association. They were based in Rockford, Illinois. The Lightning were the oldest team in the CBA, originally existing as the Lancaster Red Roses from Lancaster, Pennsylvania...
of the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
in 1999–2000. During the 2000–01 season he played for both the Los Angeles Stars
Los Angeles Stars (2000–2001)
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and the Indiana Legends
Indiana Legends
The Indiana Legends were an ABA team from 2000-2002. The owner of the team is current owner & founder Joe Newman. In 2000, the team played in Hinkle Fieldhouse and reached the semifinals in the playoffs, only to lose to the Detroit Dogs....
of the ABA, then played for the Asheville Altitude of the NBDL
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
in 2001–02. In January 2003 he signed with KK Vojvodina
KK Vojvodina
KK Vojvodina Srbijagas is a professional basketball club from Novi Sad, Serbia. The club currently participates in the Basketball League of Serbia...
from Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
for the remainder of the season.
Grant participated in the 2002–03 and 2003–04 training camps with the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, who signed him on January 1, 2004; he was waived five days later. On January 8, he was signed to a 10-day contract with the Jazz. He coached workouts in Haverhill Massachusetts from 2005–06, working with young players.
In 2007, Grant was named to the staff of the MIT Men's Basketball team as an assistant coach. On April 13, 2008, he assisted MIT associate head coach, Oliver Eslinger, at the NEBCA All-Star Game.