33. Horace Grant

Horace Grant was not a stat accumulator; he was a winner. After a stellar career at Clemson University where he was named ACC MVP, Grant was selected as the tenth pick of the 1987 draft. Grant was a key member of the first three title runs the Bulls had in the early 90's. He was the 3rd option on offense but was really their main low post defender. A very athletic power forward that could bang with the big guys and run with smaller guys, Grant would become the prototype that others would follow.

When he left the Bulls after their third title to join Orlando, he quickly became integral to the instant success as well as helping them to a Finals run. Grant cemented his rep as a winner when he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Glenn Rice in 2000. He was key member of their championship run during the 2000-2001 season. Grant finished with over 12,000 career points and over 9,000 career rebounds but only made one All-Star game trip. His career stats are not great but four rings have got to count for something.

Should Horace Grant be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 59.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 19.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14%

No opinion. - 0.5%

No way! - 6.2%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2010
Position: Center, Power Forward
Games Played: 1165
Per Game Averages: 33.2 MIN
11.2 PTS
8.1 RB
2.2 AST
1.0 STL
1.0 BLK
.509 FG%
.063 3FG%
.692 FT%

170 Playoff Games
36.3 MIN
11.2 PTS
8.6 RB
2.1 AST
1.0 STL
1.0 BLK
.530 FG%
.125 3FG%
.714 FT%
Advanced Stats: 16.0 PER
.540 TS%
118.2 WS
33.0 VORP

170 Playoff Games
15.7 PER
.565 TS%
20.0 WS
6.9 VORP
Played For: Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Seattle Super Sonics
College: Clemson
Drafted: 1st Round, 10th Overall in 1987
Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (1) (1994)
Second Team NBA All-Defensive (4) (1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95 & 1995-96)
Highest Offensive Rating (1) (1991-92)
NBA Championship: (4) (Chicago Bulls, 1990-91, 1991-92 & 1992-93) (Los Angeles Lakers, 2000-01)
Consensus Second Team All-American (1) (1987)
ACC Player of the Year (1) (1987)
First Team All-ACC (1) (1997)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year FInishes:
10th in 1994, 8th in 1996 & 6th in 1997
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rebounds (3) (1991-92, 1992-93 & 1993-94)
Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Percentage (2) (1991-92 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (2) (1991-92 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: Effective Field Goal Percentage (2) (1991-92 & 1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: True Shooting Percentage (1) (1994-95)
Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (1) (1991-92)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (1) (1991-92)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Win Shares (1) (1991-92)
Top Ten Finishes: Box Plus/Minus (1) (1991-92)
Top Ten Finishes: VORP (2) (1991-92 & 1993-94)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Rating (4) (1990-91, 1991-92, 1994-95 & 2000-01)
Top Ten Finishes: Defensive Rating (1) (1991-92)
Notable All-time Rankings: 19. Offensive Rebounds: 3,467
41. Offensive Rating: 117.0
50. Minutes Played: 38,621
52. Win Shares: 118.2
54. Defensive Rebounds: 5,976
55. Defensive Win Shares: 49.3
55. Rebounds: 9,443
61. Games Played: 1,165
70. Offensive Win Share: 69.0
77. Blocks: 1,136
78. Offensive Rebound Percentage: 10.4
95. VORP: 33.0

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33. Horace Grant

Should Horace Grant be in the Hall of Fame?

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