Brian Grant, a stout NBA journeyman through the late '90s and early aughts, revealed to ESPN's Ric Bucher today that he is fighting young onset Parkinson's disease. Grant's only 37 years old, three seasons removed from an NBA paycheck and just five years past being a starter on a playoff team (Dwyane Wade's premiere Heat squad).

Grant really opened himself up to Bucher in the story published Monday -- read the clip. Grant seems positive and upset about the fight ahead. It's a destructive, harsh disease (witness Muhammed Ali), but with a fighting spirit the afflicted can maintain control. Grant always showed strength in attempting to defend his era's greatest big men, and no doubt he'll show resolve in the years ahead.

Brian Grant Facing Parkinson's originally appeared on NBA FanHouse on Mon, 18 May 2009 22:51:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments