Grant Andrew Long (born March 12, 1966)[1] is an American former professional basketball player. He played over 1,000 games for the National Basketball Association over a 15-year career.[2] Long had two relatives who were playing in the NBA during his tenure in the league: his uncle John Long, and his cousin Terry Mills.[3] His brother is professional boxer Julius Long.[4]
| Personal information | |
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| Born | (1966-03-12) March 12, 1966 (age 56) Wayne, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Romulus (Romulus, Michigan) |
| College | Eastern Michigan (1984–1988) |
| NBA draft | 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Playing career | 1988–2003 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 43 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1994 | Miami Heat |
| 1994–1996 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1996–1998 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1999 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1999–2002 | Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2003 | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,518 (9.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,154 (6.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,716 (1.7 apg) |
| Stats | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Having served as the broadcast analyst for the Oklahoma City Thunder since 2008, Long resigned from the position in July 2014.[5] In October 2014 Long joined Fox Sports Detroit as a Detroit Pistons analyst and sideline reporter.[6]
Mid-American Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | |
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