History of Horace Grant in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 26, 2024

Horace Junior Grant Sr. is a former American professional basketball player who currently serves as a special advisor to Chicago Bulls' president and COO, Michael Reinsdorf. He played college basketball at Clemson University and went on to a successful NBA career, winning four championships. Three of these championships were with the Chicago Bulls, and one was with the Los Angeles Lakers. Horace's twin brother, Harvey Grant, also played in the NBA.

July 4, 1965: Birth of Horace Grant

Horace Grant was born on July 4, 1965.

1987: Drafted into the NBA

Horace Grant was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 10th overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft.

1987: ACC Player of the Year

In 1987, Horace Grant led Clemson to the NCAA Tournament and was named ACC Player of the Year.

1988: Joins Bulls Starting Lineup

In 1988, Horace Grant became a starter for the Chicago Bulls after Charles Oakley was traded.

1990: Begins Wearing Goggles

Horace Grant started wearing goggles on the court during the 1990-91 season due to his myopia.

1991: First NBA Championship

Horace Grant won his first NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1991.

1992: Jordan's First Retirement

Following Michael Jordan's first retirement after the 1992-93 season, Grant took on a larger role with the Bulls.

1992: Second NBA Championship

Horace Grant won his second NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1992.

1993: Increased Role with the Bulls

During the 1993-94 season, Horace Grant had career-best averages in points, rebounds, and assists.

1993: Third NBA Championship

Horace Grant secured his third consecutive NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1993, punctuated by a crucial block on Kevin Johnson.

1994: NBA All-Star Game Appearance

Horace Grant played in the 1994 NBA All-Star Game.

May 5, 1995: Last Basket in Boston Garden

On May 5, 1995, Horace Grant scored the final basket in Boston Garden history during a playoff game against the Celtics.

1999: Trade to Seattle SuperSonics

Just before the start of the 1999–2000 season, Horace Grant was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics.

2000: Trade Involving Horace Grant

A three-team trade involving Horace Grant happened around 2000 involving the Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks.

2000: Trade to Los Angeles Lakers

In 2000, Horace Grant was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, reuniting him with Shaquille O'Neal and Phil Jackson.

2001: Trade Involving Draft Picks

The 2000 and 2001 second round draft picks were part of the trade that sent Horace Grant to the Seattle SuperSonics.

December 2002: Released by Orlando Magic

In December 2002, Horace Grant was released by the Orlando Magic after coach Doc Rivers labeled him a "cancer" on the team.

2003: Returns to the Lakers

Horace Grant came out of retirement to play for the Lakers during the 2003–04 season.

2004: Retirement from NBA

Horace Grant retired permanently from the NBA after the Lakers lost to the Pistons in the 2004 Finals.

2009: NBA Goodwill Ambassador

Horace Grant was named an NBA Goodwill Ambassador in 2009.

2016: Special Advisor to the Bulls

In 2016, Grant became a Special Advisor to Michael Reinsdorf, president and COO of the Chicago Bulls.

2022: Jerian Grant's EuroCup MVP Award

Horace Grant's nephew, Jerian Grant, was named EuroCup Basketball MVP in the 2022-23 season.

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