Brian Grant

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Brian Grant
Position Power forward
Nickname The General, Rasta Monsta
Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight 254 lb (115 kg)
Nationality Flag of United States United States
Born March 5, 1972
Columbus, Ohio
College Xavier
Draft 8th overall pick, 1994
Sacramento Kings
Pro career 1994 – 2006
Former teams Sacramento Kings (1994–1997)
Portland Trail Blazers (1997–2000)
Miami Heat (2000–2004)
Los Angeles Lakers (2004–2005)
Phoenix Suns (2005–2006)
Awards 1998-99 J. Walker Kennedy Citizenship Award

Brian Wade Grant (born March 5, 1972 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association that was known for his tenacious rebounding and blue-collar defense.

During his career, he played with the Sacramento Kings (where he made First Team All-Rookie in the 1994-1995 season), Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. He signed with the Suns after being released by the Lakers, a year after being part of the trade that brought Shaquille O'Neal to the Miami Heat. He was traded in the 2006 NBA Draft to the Boston Celtics with the rights to Rajon Rondo in exchange for a future first round draft pick. After being waived by the Celtics on October 27, 2006, Grant formally announced his retirement. [1]

Brian's cousins include San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahmed Plummer and actor/model Steven Grant.

He is nicknamed "The General" after growing up in the same town as Civil War Union general and President Ulysses S. Grant.

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  1. ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/15867705.htm

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