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Jerian Grant would give Hornets greater size at point guard

Published Jun. 9, 2015 10:23 a.m. ET

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At 6'5, Jerian Grant is among the bigger point guards in the draft. That size, along with Grant's myriad other skills, could greatly benefit the Charlotte Hornets. While Kemba Walker is a talented guard, he gives up a lot of size on defense with his slight (though wiry) frame and generously-listed 6'1 height. Grant would give the Hornets a whole new dimension on both sides of the ball, as he tells the Charlotte Observer:

"'Size is a huge advantage. It creates shots you wouldn’t see if you were smaller,' Grant said Monday. 'I could be a huge fit here as far as play-making. They have a lot of scorers, a lot of guys down low. Me in here giving those people more looks would work out a lot.'"

Grant would be a bit of a reach at nine, but not to the degree that taking him at that position would be an outrage. The Hornets are in a position to pick the best player available. If they feel Grant is that player when they're on the clock, they shouldn't hesitate to pick him.

(h/t Charlotte Observer)

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