Armed with a new three year $27 million contract Jerami Grant returns to the OKC Thunder for his third season with the team. Many thought re-signing Paul George would preclude the ability of Sam Presti to also retain Grant. The GM and player proved those critics wrong and it was rumored part of George’s decision to return was based on this move.
Grant has experienced growth in each season with the Thunder and it’s anticipated he’ll take another step this season. Last season Grant spent increasingly more time on the floor as a small ball center. With the addition of Nerlens Noel seemingly that role may be diminished.