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Breaking down Jerami Grant's fit with new-look Memphis Grizzlies

Jerami Grant will be coming to Memphis with 12 years of NBA experience, but questions have emerged on what he can add to the team.

On June 29, the Memphis Grizzlies made a trade, acquiring Jerami Grant and Kris Murray from the Portland Trail Blazers. Grant, 32, has 12 years of NBA experience and played on playoff teams, giving him valuable insight into the Grizzlies' rebuild. As the second-oldest player on the roster, he may become the oldest by season's start, but his experience will be beneficial to the youthful team.

Grant spent his last four seasons with the Trail Blazers, averaging 18.8 points in 221 appearances. He will bring a scoring punch to the Grizzlies, and his three-point shooting ability could impact lineup combinations. Although Grant has missed games in recent seasons, his work on developing his 3-point shot has paid off, and he is now a 36.7% 3-point shooter.

However, one question remains: where will Grant play? Grant spent most of his time at power forward with the Blazers, but the Grizzlies don't have a perfect solution. They have Cam Boozer at power forward and multiple talented wings competing for starting spots. While Grant has played some bigger lineups, Sean Highkin, who covered Grant during his time in Portland, believes his natural position is at four.

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