Ron Calvin Grandison (born July 6, 1964) is a former

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player, who attended the University of California, Irvine and the University of New Orleans. He was the MVP and team captain as a college junior and senior. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1987 NBA draft, 100th pick overall, by the Denver Nuggets. Grandison played in the NBA intermittently in all together 4 seasons (1988–1996), for five teams: Boston Celtics to which he was signed as a free agent on 11/27/1988. He was a strong rebounder and a solid defender. Played two seasons in the Continental Basketball Association. Charlotte Hornets, New York Knicks (two stints), Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks, averaging 2.4 points per game. He was known primarily as a hard working player and a defensive specialist. Grandison made 4 career three point shots, all as a member of the Miami Heat during the 1995–96 season. Grandison played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Rochester Flyers, Omaha Racers, Rochester Renegade, Rapid City Thrillers, La Crosse Bobcats and Rockford Lightning from 1987 to 2001. He was selected as the CBA Most Valuable Player in 1994 and named to the All-CBA First Team in 1992 and 1994 and All-Defensive Team in 1994.

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