Horace Grant
Basketball player, NBA champion
Born
July 4th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1965, a professional basketball player played primarily as a power forward. Played for the Chicago Bulls, where won three consecutive NBA championships from 1996 to 1998. Later played for the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing to significant playoff runs and earning a fourth championship. Transitioned into coaching and continued to influence the game.
Won four NBA championships
Played for the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s
Participated in the NBA All-Star Game
Coached within the NBA after retirement
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