Okay, let’s talk about watching Jerian Grant play. It wasn’t like I set out to follow his career specifically, you know? It just sort of happened over time.
First Time Noticing Him
I think I first really noticed him back when he was playing college ball. Notre Dame, right? Can’t remember the exact game, but I remember watching and thinking, “This kid’s got some smoothness to his game.” It wasn’t flashy, not like some other guys, but it was controlled. He seemed to know where he wanted to go with the ball. I just made a mental note, like, “Okay, keep an eye on this one.” Didn’t think much more of it then.
Following His Pro Journey
Then he got drafted, bounced around a bit. Knicks, Bulls… I remember seeing his name pop up in box scores or highlights. You see these guys come into the league with expectations, especially with his family background – Harvey Grant’s son, Horace Grant’s nephew. That’s a lot of pressure, I figure. It’s tough.
I wasn’t tracking him daily or anything, but when I did catch a game he was in, I’d focus on him for a few plays. What I noticed was his court vision sometimes. He could make some nice passes. Didn’t always translate to huge numbers or a starting role everywhere he went, but the skill was there. It’s like sometimes you see potential, but the situation or the fit isn’t quite right. Happens all the time in sports, and probably in regular jobs too, right?
- Saw him make smart plays off the bench.
- Noticed he seemed like a steady hand, even if not the star.
- Sometimes seemed like he was still figuring out his niche in the league.
Overseas and What I Think Now
Then I heard he went overseas to play. Italy, Greece… Honestly, I respect that. A lot of guys might just hang it up or fade away if the NBA thing doesn’t stick the way they hoped. But going overseas, adapting to a different style of basketball, a different culture? That takes grit.
I saw some highlights recently, looks like he’s doing really well over there. Found his rhythm, leading his team. It kinda makes you think, you know? Success isn’t always about staying in one place or following one path. Sometimes you gotta go where the opportunity is, where you can actually play your game and show what you can do. It wasn’t a straight line for him, that’s for sure. Watching his journey, just as a casual observer, it’s been interesting. He kept at it, found his spot. Good for him.
