Brian Grant's NBA Career Through the Years

Same warrior, New battle: Brian Grant won't back down from Parkinson's Disease. After an extensive and celebrated career in the NBA, Grant was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2005. Now, he's fighting for a cure through the Brian Grant Foundation. Below are the highlights from Grant's career and our photoshoot with him in April.

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
May 2, 2018

Brian Grant at his home during a Sports Illustrated portrait photoshoot in April 2018.

Xavier's Brian Grant (33) blocks New Orlean's Melvin Simon (32) in Indianapolis, Indiana during the Midwest Regionals NCAA Tournament in March of 1993.

The Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) grabs a rebound vs. the Miami Heat's Brian Grant (44) during a 2001 preseason game in Miami, Florida.

Tim Duncan (21) of the Spurs vs. Brian Grant (44) of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Brian Grant (44) blocks Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant (8) at Staples Center in May 2000.

Miami Heat forward Brian Grant fights for position against Patrick Ewing of the Orlando Magic.

The Los Angeles Lakers' Brian Grant (55) in action against the Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal (32) and Shandon Anderson (49).

San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan (21) against Portland Trail Blazers forward Brian Grant (44).

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant (8) and Brian Grant (44) defend Dwyane Wade (3) and Shaquille O'Neal (32) of the Miami Heat.

Tim Duncan (21) of the Spurs with Brian Grant (44) of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Brian Grant works out in his home, part of his training regiment for Parkinson's symptom management.

Briant Grant takes daily vitamins to help manage Parkinson's symptoms and ailments.

Brian Grant with owners of Oddball Shoes, Zac (left) and Seth Longaker (right). Oddball is an XXL store for large shoes and tall apparel that has outfitted many Trail Blazers players since 1997.