Horace Grant played college basketball at Clemson University before playing professionally in the National Basketball Association, where he became a four-time champion; winning three championships with the Chicago Bulls and one championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
16 Facts About Horace Grant
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In 1987, Grant helped lead Clemson to the NCAA Tournament and was named ACC Player of the Year, becoming the first Clemson player to receive that honor.
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Horace Grant was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 10th overall pick of the 1987 NBA draft.
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In 1988, Horace Grant moved into the starting lineup when Oakley was traded to the New York Knicks for center Bill Cartwright.
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Horace Grant immediately became the Bulls' main rebounder, and established himself as the Bulls' third scoring option after Michael Jordan and Pippen, forming one of the league's best trios.
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Horace Grant was noted for his defensive play; he was selected four times for the NBA All-Defensive Team.
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Horace Grant helped Chicago win three consecutive NBA championships, securing the third with a last-second block on Kevin Johnson.
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Horace Grant played in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game, posting four points and eight rebounds in 17 minutes.
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Horace Grant left the Bulls as a free agent and joined the Orlando Magic, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway.
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On May 5,1995, Horace Grant made the final basket in Boston Garden history in Orlando's series-clinching victory over the Boston Celtics.
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Horace Grant helped the Magic reach the 1995 NBA Finals, where they were swept in four games by the Houston Rockets.
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Horace Grant was ultimately cut by the Magic in December 2002 after then-coach Doc Rivers said Horace Grant had tried to undermine the coach and was a "cancer" on the team.
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Horace Grant chose to retire after getting cut by the Magic.
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Horace Grant then retired permanently following the Lakers' loss to the Detroit Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals.
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Horace Grant was best friends with former teammate Scottie Pippen for many years when they were both on the Bulls.
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Horace Grant said they grew apart when he left Chicago for Orlando, but that they are still friends and keep in touch.