The Blazers forward from Oregon, U.S. had his best career stats last season, he provided the team with a strong defense as well as averaged 20.5 points in his first season with the team. His shooting percentage on the field was 47.5 % and was 40.1% from the three-point line. The statistics were so good for a player playing at the forward position, meaning he was converting half of his attempts into baskets.
After the 2022-23 off-season, he was an unrestricted free agent. In July 2023, Portland Trail Blazers came with an offer of a contract extension of four years worth $160 million for five years. The amount fixed is a little much for the forward, but the Blazers can’t afford him to leave after seeing his last season's stats plus, knowing the fact that the team is unable to make it into the playoffs from the last two seasons.
The Syracuse Orange player was the second-round pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He started his professional journey with the Philadelphia 76ers and is now with the Portland Trail Blazers. He has changed over four teams in his nine years of NBA career.
Additionally, He was also with the USA squad when the team won the gold medal in the 2020 Olympics.
Jerami Grant’s height?
The American forward is listed at 6 feet 8 inches or (2.03m) with a wingspan of 7 feet 2 inches (2.02m), this huge wingspan helps him to become a two-way player, providing a solid defense and box out the opponents plus, scoring effectively in the offensive end, especially from the three-point line.
Jerami Grant’s in-game energy as well as his ability to play an ultimate post-game with making fouls have made him a respected player in the league.
FAQs
A. The Blazers forward has a huge wingspan of 7 feet 2 inches.
A. Jerami Grant is yet to be selected for the All-Star team. However, keep the potential to achieve that accomplishment.
A. Jerami Grant is the nephew of four-time NBA champion, Horace Grant.
A. In 2012, Jerami Grant went to Syracuse University and played college basketball there.
