Jerian Grant

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Born (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992 (age 33)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Jerian Grant
Grant with Panathinaikos in 2025
No. 22 Panathinaikos
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueGreek Basketball League
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992 (age 33)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolDeMatha (Hyattsville, Maryland)
CollegeNotre Dame (2011–2015)
NBA draft2015: 1st round, 19th overall pick
Drafted byWashington Wizards
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2016New York Knicks
20162018Chicago Bulls
2016Windy City Bulls
2018–2019Orlando Magic
2019–2020Capital City Go-Go
2020Washington Wizards
2020–2021Promitheas Patras
2021–2022Olimpia Milano
2022–2023Türk Telekom
2023–presentPanathinaikos
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA AmeriCup
Bronze medal – third place2025 Managua

Holdyn Jerian Grant (born October 9, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball with the University of Notre Dame and was considered one of the top college players in the nation for the 2014–15 season. After being selected with the 19th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2015 NBA draft, his rights were sent to the Atlanta Hawks and then moved to the New York Knicks on draft night. Grant is widely considered as one of the best defenders in the EuroLeague.[1]

After a high school career at prep power DeMatha Catholic High School, Grant came to Notre Dame to play for coach Mike Brey. After redshirting his freshman season,[2] Grant was named to the Big East Conference All-Rookie team after averaging 12.3 points and 4.97 assists per game.[3] In his second season with the Irish, Grant was named second-team All-Big East after averaging 13.3 points and 5.5 assists per game.[4]

After the 2012–13 season, Notre Dame moved from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Based on his strong sophomore campaign, Grant was voted onto the preseason All-ACC team.[5] Grant had a strong start to the season, leading the Fighting Irish at 19.01 points per game during their 8–4 start. But on December 23, 2013, Grant was ruled academically ineligible for the rest of the season and forced to withdraw from Notre Dame.[6] Grant chose to return to Notre Dame rather than declare his eligibility for the 2014 NBA draft.[7]

Grant returned to Notre Dame for the 2014–15 season. Grant immediately helped the Fighting Irish to a 20–3 start and Grant personally had a breakout season as the leader of the team's highly efficient offense.[8] He was named to the midseason watch lists for the John R. Wooden Award and the Oscar Robertson Trophy.[9][10] The Grant-led Irish finished the year with a 32–6 record and an ACC Tournament championship; they advanced to the Elite 8 in the Midwest Region, where they lost to an undefeated Kentucky team by 2 points.[11]

Professional career

New York Knicks (2015–2016)

Grant dribbles the ball in 2015

Grant was selected the 19th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2015 NBA draft. His rights were subsequently traded to the Atlanta Hawks before finally being traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Tim Hardaway Jr.[12] He later joined the Knicks for the 2015 NBA Summer League where he averaged 11.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists in five games.[13] On July 30, 2015, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Knicks.[14] On December 2, he tied his season-high of 12 points in a win over his brother Jerami and the Philadelphia 76ers.[15] On January 12, 2016, he had a season-best game with 16 points and 8 assists in a 120–114 win over the Boston Celtics.[16]

Chicago Bulls (2016–2018)

On June 22, 2016, Grant was traded, along with José Calderón and Robin Lopez, to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Derrick Rose, future teammate Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round draft pick.[17] The following month, he helped the Bulls win the Las Vegas Summer League championship game and earned MVP honors for his 24 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.[18] On November 15, 2016, he made his first start of the season and had 18 points and five steals in a 113–88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.[19] On November 26, he was assigned to the Windy City Bulls, Chicago's D-League affiliate.[20] He was recalled on November 27,[21] reassigned on December 9,[22] and recalled again on December 10.[23] On April 10, 2017, he had 17 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 122–75 win over the Orlando Magic.[24]

On November 26, 2017, Grant scored a career-high 24 points in a 100–93 loss to the Miami Heat.[25] On December 29, 2017, he had 11 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds as a starter in a 119–107 win over the Indiana Pacers.[26] On January 22, 2018, he had 22 points and 13 assists in a 132–128 double overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.[27]

Orlando Magic (2018–2019)

On July 7, 2018, Grant was traded to the Orlando Magic in a three-team deal.[28] On June 30, 2019, Grant did not receive a qualifying offer from the Magic, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Capital City Go-Go (2019–2020)

On November 18, 2019, Capital City Go-Go announced that they had added Grant off of waivers.[29] On January 15, 2020, Grant scored 28 points and added seven rebounds, seven assists and one block in a win over Raptors 905.[30] Grant averaged 16.3 points and 5.9 assists per game.[31]

Washington Wizards (2020)

On July 1, 2020, Grant was signed by the Washington Wizards.[32]

On December 1, 2020, Grant was signed by the Houston Rockets.[33] He was waived on December 16.[34]

Promitheas Patras (2020–2021)

On December 31, 2020, Greek club Promitheas Patras announced that they had signed Grant.[35] There, he would be joining his older brother, Jerai. In 27 games in the Greek Basket League, Grant averaged 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists.

Olimpia Milano (2021–2022)

Grant warms up before a game in 2021

On July 1, 2021, Grant officially signed a two-year deal with Olimpia Milano of the Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroLeague, under coach Ettore Messina.[36] On July 2, 2022, he parted ways with the Italian club, having won both domestic titles during his stint.

Türk Telekom (2022–2023)

On July 14, 2022, Grant signed with Türk Telekom of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[37] In the domestic league, he averaged 16.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, leading the club to the 1st place in the regular season standings.

Additionally, in 22 EuroCup matches, he averaged 14.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals in 33 minutes per contest, and reached the final with his team, where they were defeated by CB Gran Canaria. For these efforts, Grant was named Most Valuable Player of the 2022–2023 EuroCup season.

Panathinaikos (2023–present)

On July 10, 2023, Grant signed a one-year contract with Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos B.C..[38]

On July 10, 2024, Grant renewed his contract for an additional two seasons, keeping him with the club until the end of the 2025–26 season.[39]

On June 14, 2025, Grant signed a further contract extension with improved terms through 2028, solidifying his role as a key contributor to the team's success.[40]

During his time at Panathinaikos, Grant has been instrumental in the team's achievements, including winning the EuroLeague title in the 2023–24 season. In the championship game against Real Madrid, he delivered an all-around performance, contributing 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and a performance index rating (PIR) of 17.[41]

Grant's consistent performance and leadership on both ends of the court have made him a fan favorite at OAKA Basketball Arena, with his contract extensions reflecting the club's confidence in his contributions and future with the team.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance index rating
 Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015–16 New York 76616.6.394.220.7801.92.3.7.15.6
2016–17 Chicago 632816.3.425.366.8901.81.9.7.15.9
2017–18 Chicago 742622.8.415.324.7452.34.6.9.18.4
2018–19 Orlando 60115.7.418.364.6501.62.6.7.14.2
2019–20 Washington 6013.3.370.250.7141.01.5.2.24.2
Career 2796117.9.411.323.7701.92.9.7.16.1

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017 Chicago 5210.4.261.1111.000.81.0.43.2
2019 Orlando 304.7.200.0001.0001.31.01.7
Career 828.3.242.0631.0001.01.0.32.6

EuroLeague

Denotes season in which Grant won the EuroLeague
* Led the league
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2021–22 Olimpia Milano 26312.4.316.243.889.7.7.3.12.81.6
2023–24 Panathinaikos 41*3427.6.461.416.8612.33.51.5.18.610.9
2024–25 Panathinaikos 413226.8.493.429.8472.13.20.9.18.610.6
Career 1086923.4.433.398.8581.52.71.0.17.28.6

EuroCup

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2022–23 Türk Telekom 222233.5.452.297.8183.26.11.314.918.7
Career 222233.5.452.297.8183.26.11.314.918.7

Domestic leagues

Year Team League GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17United States Windy City BullsD-League241.6.452.273.8134.08.02.5.527.0
2019–20United States Capital City Go-GoG League3933.3.475.441.8354.45.51.4.316.3
2020–21Greece Promitheas PatrasGBL2734.5.489.385.7874.26.72.2.314.8
2021–22Italy Olimpia MilanoLBA3621.5.426.402.7971.92.7.9.27.4
2022–23Turkey Türk TelekomTBSL3732.4.513.419.8033.65.71.2.116.3
2023–24Greece PanathinaikosGBL3224.1.536.458.9082.24.01.1.29.2
2024–25Greece PanathinaikosGBL2623.2.521.467.8202.03.8.7.07.9

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011–12 Notre Dame 343336.2.380.354.8192.95.01.3.212.3
2012–13 Notre Dame 353436.3.406.344.7372.95.51.3.213.3
2013–14 Notre Dame 121235.6.518.408.8652.56.22.0.319.0
2014–15 Notre Dame 383837.1.478.316.7803.06.71.7.516.5
Career 11911736.4.436.345.7902.95.81.5.314.6

Personal life

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