Grant didn't expect to come off the bench, and he's proving why he shouldn't.
Over the offseason, Jerami Grant mentioned that he "doesn't really expect" to come off the bench. He later clarified that he'd be fine regardless of what role the Portland Trail Blazers decide for him. Four games into the season, Grant has not only been fine in the bench role, but he's also embraced it.
Grant is averaging 22.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.