The San Antonio Spurs have hired Chris Grant as a team scout.

Grant has not held a position in the NBA since he was fired as general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers in February of 2014.

Grant is responsible for the drafting of point guard Kyrie Irving and center Tristan Thompson with the Nos. 1 and 4 overall picks in the 2011 NBA draft.

Grant worked under Danny Ferry with the Cavs, who has strong ties to the Spurs.