Grant turned down the general manager position with the Atlanta Hawks in 2008.
The Chris Grant file
Chris Grant, the Cavs' new GM
• Joined Cavaliers in July 2005, hired by Danny Ferry.
• Spent previous nine years with Atlanta Hawks, where his last position was vice president of basketball operations and assistant general manager. Held six other positions with the organization, including video intern, video coordinator, advance scout, assistant director of scouting, director of scouting and vice president/assistant general manager.
• Turned down general manager position with Atlanta in 2008.
• A 1994 graduate of University of San Diego, with a degree in psychology. Spent three years on USD basketball team. Played for Cavaliers assistant coach Hank Egan, and played with former Cavaliers coach Mike Brown. Earned a master's degree in educational leadership from USD.
• 38 years old. Married to wife, Kelly, and has two sons, Cameron and Boden.
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