Is Jerami Grant The Best Pro Orange?

[CuseInNOLA]

Jerami just had the best game of his career. 25 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, super active on the defensive end. He is proving that he has earned his 3/$27m contract, and may be on pace to outplay it. Seems like he gets every 50/50 ball, and the fact that he can guard all five positions (was guarding LaMarcus Aldridge tonight as small-ball 5) makes him indispensable in today's NBA. I think he is the best active Syracuse alum in the NBA, and I never would have guessed that when he left. Really happy for the kid, excited to watch his career continue to grow.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Clearly the best pro Orange will always be Danny Schayes.

 

[kuethstheman]

Jerami just had the best game of his career. 25 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, super active on the defensive end. He is proving that he has earned his 3/$27m contract, and may be on pace to outplay it. Seems like he gets every 50/50 ball, and the fact that he can guard all five positions (was guarding LaMarcus Aldridge tonight as small-ball 5) makes him indispensable in today's NBA. I think he is the best active Syracuse alum in the NBA, and I never would have guessed that when he left. Really happy for the kid, excited to watch his career continue to grow.

I thought he was the only active Syracuse alum in the NBA.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Not even close.

 

[CuseInNOLA]

I thought he was the only active Syracuse alum in the NBA.

 

[SWC75]

NBA Net Points after December

 

[Trueblue25]

Dion Waiters - he’s about to will the Heat to a playoff run.

 

[kuethstheman]

Haha! Didn't realize he was back.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Yes ...crazy to think

 

[HOFCeluck]

Yes

And I think it was clearly implied current.

 

[cuseinseattle]

Oh good a Dion conversation. I can't wait to have someone tell me about his efficiency numbers.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Dion could be sneaking into an all star game at this stage if fully healthy.

Jerami has done great and is making that contract look like a steal but this is an apples to oranges comparison.

 

[tbonezone]

perhaps the deal with dion and jerami is an overall lack of job security requires maximum effort everyday.

 

[AlaskaSU]

Clearly the best pro Orange will always be Danny Schayes.

Dave Bing

 

[EastCoast2]

Wait but I thought Syracuse players can't play defense

 

[shandeezy7]

Yes

And I think it was clearly implied current.

Haha right, and it wasn't even implied. He said it in the post: " I think he is the best active Syracuse alum in the NBA"

 

[orangepassion]

Wait but I thought Syracuse players can't play defense

Was only here for 2 years, so didn't get fully ingrained in Tavern League. Only took the 101 class

 

[MSOrange]

Clearly the best pro Orange will always be Danny Schayes.

I hear you. If only i could get his autograph.

 

[OrangeTown]

Jerami with 27 and 10 with 3 blocks and no turnovers on 10/16 against Dion and the Heat last night. Obviously his opportunities were much higher with Westbrook suspended for the game, but good to see him take advantage of it.

Heat vs. Thunder - Box Score - March 18, 2019 - ESPN

 

[Tom K.]

He's carved out a great role.
Happy to have him on my fantasy team as well.

 

[kirbivore]

best active player, yes

 

[Newhouser]

I think more NBA GM's would take Jerami over Dion

 

[Funk Doc]

Wait but I thought Syracuse players can't play defense

Good reminder! I always forget that Cuse players, in the year or so that they spend playing zone, forget how to play that overly complicated man to man defensive scheme!

 

[Trueblue25]

Would rather have Dion in the playoffs.

 

[Melancer46]

I think more NBA GM's would take Jerami over Dion

I think literally all 30 teams would take Grant over Waiters and I don't think any of them would hesitate.