By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Jerian Grant showed up late for Panathinaikos in finding the right plays to get the 82-77 win on the road in Bologna: defensive-wise with a crucial steal against Toko Shengelia in the post, while also getting a huge dagger and the right assist to Mathias Lessort.
Overall, the former EA7 Emporio Armani Milan playmaker finished at the bottom line with 11 points and 4 assists, while also shooting 2/3 from the perimeter and 5/6 at the charity stripe.
In the post-game interview, he addressed his performance in Italy. “I played mediocre, but the coach and teammates trusted me in the end. I’ve played in games like that and atmospheres like that, as well as a Final Four. In the end, I said to myself that I had to do something and I did it“, Grant commented.
Playing his second straight season for the Greek powerhouse after winning last year’s EuroLeague, the 32-year-old guard is averaging 8.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He’s also shooting great from two-point range (52.9%) and the arc (40.9%).
😤☘️ Jerian Grant showed up when his team needed him most against Virtus Bologna.
✅ the defense
✅ the dagger three
✅ the assist pic.twitter.com/x17YGjXEtH— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) November 16, 2024
PHOTO CREDIT: Eurokinissi