Originally Published: May 21, 2009, 04:20 AM

Former NBA forward Brian Grant battles Parkinson's

Posted By Diego | NBA News | May 21, 2009, 04:20 AM |

Fear is unfamiliar for the dreadlocked 6-foot-9 forward who played 12 seasons in the league and built a reputation for hard-nosed play after a ferocious battle against Karl Malone in the 1999 Playoffs.

"I'd be lying if I said, 'Nah, I'm not scared. I'm going to face this thing head on,' " Grant said, his voice cracking and the weight of the diagnosis showing in his eyes.

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Embed Fear is unfamiliar for the dreadlocked 6-foot-9 forward who played 12 seasons in the league and built a reputation for hard-nosed play after a ferocious battle against Karl Malone in the 1999 Playoffs.<br /> <br /> "I'd be lying if I said, 'Nah, I'm not scared. I'm going to face this thing head on,' " Grant said, his voice cracking and the weight of the diagnosis showing in his eyes.<br /><a href='http://www.slicendice.org'>Slice N Dice</a> | <a href='http://www.slicendice.org/NBA/Former-NBA-forward-Brian-Grant-battles-Parkinsons'>Former NBA forward Brian Grant battles Parkinson's</a>