Danny Granger reveals he had knee surgery two months ago

Miami Heat forward Danny Granger revealed at team media day on Friday that he had knee surgery two months ago, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Miami Heat forward Danny Granger revealed at team media day on Friday that he had knee surgery two months ago, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

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Granger said that he expects to be ready for the season and looks forward to his role with the Heat.

Granger said he is on maintanance program like Wade was but expects to play in second half of back to backs. Said embraces sixth man role

— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) September 26, 2014

Granger, 31, was signed by the Heat in July. Team president Pat Riley said Miami was looking for a "proven veteran" with "All-Star experience."

Granger has averaged 17.4 points and 5.1 rebounds in 32.1 minutes per game in 556 career games. In his time in the league he has also averaged 43.5 percent shooting from the field and 84.9 percent from the foul line.

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Granger joins a Heat team that finished last season 54-28 before losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

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