Jeff Grayer is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and overseas. He was born on December 17, 1965, in Flint, Michigan, and attended Iowa State University, where he played college basketball for four years.
Grayer was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 13th overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft. He played for the Bucks for two seasons before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in 1990. He played for the Warriors for two seasons before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1992. He played for the Kings for one season before being traded to the New Jersey Nets in 1993. He played for the Nets for one season before being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1994. He played for the Suns for one season before being traded to the Washington Bullets in 1995. He played for the Bullets for two seasons before being traded to the Orlando Magic in 1997. He played for the Magic for one season before being waived in 1998.
Grayer's NBA career spanned ten seasons, during which he played in 783 games and scored a total of 6,745 points. He was known for his defensive skills and his ability to score from mid-range. He was also a good rebounder and passer.
After his NBA career, Grayer played overseas in Europe and Asia. He played for teams in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Japan. He also played for the United States national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship and the 1994 FIBA World Championship.
Grayer's basketball career was not without controversy. In 1996, he was suspended for five games by the NBA for violating the league's drug policy. He later admitted to using marijuana and cocaine during his career.
Despite the controversy, Grayer is remembered as a talented basketball player who played at a high level for many years. He was a fan favorite in many of the cities where he played, and he was respected by his peers for his hard work and dedication to the game. Today, he is retired from basketball and lives in Michigan with his family.
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