Horace Grant

Basketball player, NBA champion

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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