Reviewing Jerami Grant’s first season in Oklahoma City
By Tony Heim
Wrapping up Jerami Grant’s season
As a basketball player Grant has a lot of work to do. He doesn’t have any dribble drive moves in isolation, and his defense on the perimeter can be rough to watch at times. What’s important is that all the tools are there for the perfect Russell Westbrook running mate.
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The earth-shaking dunks are fun and the opponent-starts-crying blocks are great, but there’s more to Jerami Grant then just those plays. He plays with high energy whenever he touches the court. He isn’t afraid to put his body out on the line for his teammates. He can play up to four positions at any given time. But most importantly, he was one of the few OKC Thunder players who stepped up in the playoffs.
Grant showed improvement both in his game and his physical appearance during the season, a sign of a player who truly cares about his craft. My guess is he uses this offseason to fully develop his newfound skills/discover talents he may not have known he possessed.
Don’t expect earth-shattering numbers from Jerami Grant next season. But don’t be surprised when his name gets talked around a lot more NBA circles come 2018.