Ronnie Grandison
Ron Calvin Grandison is a former basketball 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, 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], 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 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.