Jerian Grant
A crafty point guard who reinvented himself in Europe, evolving from an NBA prospect into one of the EuroLeague's most respected perimeter defenders.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American basketball player·Birthday: October 9·Millennials
Biography
Jerian Grant's basketball path is a study in adaptation and defensive mastery. The son of former NBA player Harvey Grant and nephew of Horace Grant, he seemed destined for the league, a narrative he fulfilled after a stellar career at Notre Dame where he was a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award. Drafted in the first round in 2015, his NBA journey was itinerant, with stops in New York, Chicago, Orlando, and Washington. It was across the Atlantic, however, where Grant truly found his signature. In the EuroLeague, with teams like Olimpia Milano and Panathinaikos, he transformed into a defensive specialist, tasked with shutting down the opposition's best guards. His length, intelligence, and tenacity made him a nightmare for scorers, earning him a reputation as one of the continent's premier defenders. Grant's story reflects a modern basketball reality: stardom can be defined by elite specialization, and a career can reach its highest level on a global stage.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jerian was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jerian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Jerian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named to the All-EuroLeague First Team in 2023 primarily for his defensive prowess.
- Won the EuroLeague Best Defender award in the 2022-2023 season.
- Led the EuroLeague in steals during the 2021-2022 season.
- Was a key player for Olimpia Milano when they won the Italian League (LBA) championship in 2022.
Did You Know?
He is part of a prominent basketball family; his brother, Jerami, is also a current NBA player.
Grant played high school basketball at the famed DeMatha Catholic High School in Maryland.
He and his Notre Dame teammate Pat Connaughton won an ACC tournament championship together in 2015.
He majored in film and television at the University of Notre Dame.
“My role is to pressure the ball and make the other team's point guard uncomfortable.”
