About Derek Grimm
Born 1974. Derek Grimm is an American basketball player.
William Derek Grimm (born August 3, 1974) is an American professional basketball player.
A 6'9" forward from the University of Missouri, Grimm was never drafted by a National Basketball Association (NBA) team but did play for the Sacramento Kings during the 1997–98 NBA season. He appeared in nine games and scored a total of 14 points. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he was selected by the La Crosse Bobcats in the fifth round (50th overall) of the 1997 CBA Draft. He also played with the CBA's Dakota Wizards in 2003 and with the Gary Steelheads in 2005.
He has also played professionally in the IBL, Turkey, Kosovo, Philippines, Poland, Netherlands, and Japan.
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Who is Derek Grimm?
American basketball player (born 1974)
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Derek Grimm was born on 3 August 1974 in Peoria.
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Derek Grimm is a basketball player.
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Derek Grimm is American.
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