Jerami Grant Parents

Last Modified Jul 6, 2023 04:08 GMT

Jerami Grant is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers. Born on March 12, 1994, Grant plays the position of the power forward in the NBA and has recently come to be noticed in the NBA for his defensive prowess and versatility. Grant was born in Portland, Oregon, United States. Grant attended high school at DeMatch Catholic High School where he was recognized as being one of the top players in the country.

Jerami Grant
Jerami Grant

Grant played collegiate basketball for Syracuse University. He averaged 12 points, just under 7 rebounds and played around 30 minutes per game. His performance in college led him to achieve an All-ACC honourable mention in 2014.

Grant declared for the NBA draft in 2014 foregoing his eligibility to college. Grant was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 39th overall pick in the second round of the draft. During his time with the 76ers, Grant showed flashes of brilliance and proved why he was a top-level defensive player.

After establishing a reputation for himself as a strong defensive player with decent scoring capabilities, Grant ended up playing for Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and lastly, the Portland Trail Blazers in 2020, Grant was a part of Team USA and won the gold medal at Tokyo.

Jerami Grant is currently a free agent. There have been no indications from his side as to where his preferred areas of playing are or what he expects teams o offer him. However, there are a number of teams who have a demand for Jerami Grant for the upcoming seasons of the NBA.

Jerami Grant Parents

Jerami Grant’s parents are Harvey Grant and Beverly Grant.

Hervey Grant is a retired basketball player who used to play the position of a small forward and power forward.

He started his career with the Washington Bullets and ended his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. Like his son, Harvey Grant also played for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Not much is known about Beverly Grant except that she is the wife and mother of two basketball stars Harvey and Jerami Grant.

Both parents have been huge supporters of Jerami Grant and have been the backbone of his journey in the NBA and basketball career prior to that.

Similar Pages

Aaron Wiggins
Aaron Wiggins Image
Aaron Wiggins
Parents
Cason Wallace
Cason Wallace Image
Cason Wallace
Parents
Ajay Mitchell
Ajay Mitchell Image
Ajay Mitchell
Parents
Isaiah Joe
Isaiah Joe Image
Isaiah Joe
Parents
Payton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard Image
Payton Pritchard
Family
Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren Image
Chet Holmgren
Parents
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Image
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Parents
Zach Edey
Zach Edey Image
Zach Edey
Parents
Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards Image
Anthony Edwards
Parents
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade Image
Dwyane Wade
Kids
Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving Image
Kyrie Irving
Kids
Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard Image
Dwight Howard
Kids
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo Image
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Parents
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum Image
Jayson Tatum
Kids
Dereck Lively II
Dereck Lively II Image
Dereck Lively II
Parents

FAQs

A. Jarami Grant’s father is named Harvey Grant. Harvey Grant is a retired NBA player who played for multiple teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Bullets.

A. Jerami Grant has come to be recognized as being amongst the best defenders in the NBA currently. He has shown his ability to defend players well on the perimeter and inside the paint as well.

A. Jerami Grant’s uncle is the basketball legend Horace Grant who is a 4-time championship winner. He has played with some of the best players in NBA history such as Michael Jordan.

Related Stories

“It’s just incredible” - Steve Kerr awestruck by 37 y/o Steph Curry dropping 52 in crucial matchup “It’s just incredible” - Steve Kerr awestruck by 37 y/o Steph Curry dropping 52 in crucial matchup
“It’s just incredible” - Steve Kerr awestruck by 37 y/o Steph Curry dropping 52 in crucial matchup
1d
"$1.5 Bn is a steal" - NBA fans react as Alex Rodriguez & co. seal the deal to own Timberwolves after heated tussle "$1.5 Bn is a steal" - NBA fans react as Alex Rodriguez & co. seal the deal to own Timberwolves after heated tussle
"$1.5 Bn is a steal" - NBA fans react as Alex Rodriguez & co. seal the deal to own Timberwolves after heated tussle
1d
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics player stats and box score (April 2) | 2024-25 NBA season Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics player stats and box score (April 2) | 2024-25 NBA season
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics player stats and box score (April 2) | 2024-25 NBA season
1d
Steph Curry's wife, Ayesha shares key stats from 4x NBA champion's record night vs Grizzlies Steph Curry's wife, Ayesha shares key stats from 4x NBA champion's record night vs Grizzlies
Steph Curry's wife, Ayesha shares key stats from 4x NBA champion's record night vs Grizzlies
1d
Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore group set to takeover full ownership of Timberwolves: Report Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore group set to takeover full ownership of Timberwolves: Report
Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore group set to takeover full ownership of Timberwolves: Report
20h
"Curry got this boy relapsing:" Fans react as Ja Morant unleashes gun gesture at Warriors despite losing huge game "Curry got this boy relapsing:" Fans react as Ja Morant unleashes gun gesture at Warriors despite losing huge game
"Curry got this boy relapsing:" Fans react as Ja Morant unleashes gun gesture at Warriors despite losing huge game 
LeBron James drops 2-word reaction on former co-star Anthony Davis' clutch game-winner LeBron James drops 2-word reaction on former co-star Anthony Davis' clutch game-winner
LeBron James drops 2-word reaction on former co-star Anthony Davis' clutch game-winner
1d
"It was the right decision" - Nikola Jokic defends Russell Westbrook as botched layup plays spoilsport, ruining 61-point triple-double "It was the right decision" - Nikola Jokic defends Russell Westbrook as botched layup plays spoilsport, ruining 61-point triple-double
"It was the right decision" - Nikola Jokic defends Russell Westbrook as botched layup plays spoilsport, ruining 61-point triple-double
1d
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report (Apr. 2): Latest on Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford's status Dallas Mavericks Injury Report (Apr. 2): Latest on Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford's status
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report (Apr. 2): Latest on Anthony Davis and Daniel Gafford's status
1d
Insider boldly predicts Warriors to make deep playoff run after Steph Curry's 52-point explosion Insider boldly predicts Warriors to make deep playoff run after Steph Curry's 52-point explosion
Insider boldly predicts Warriors to make deep playoff run after Steph Curry's 52-point explosion
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications