1999
John Grant Jr. graduates from the University of Delaware and is drafted first overall in the NLL Draft to the Knighthawks. The Cleveland Browns make a splash (or so they thought) in the NFL Draft taking quarterback Tim Couch. Sega releases the Dreamcast, and Sonic the Hedgehog has never been the same since.
2000
With people worldwide freaking out about Y2K, the legend of John Grant Jr. begins in professional lacrosse as he makes his NLL debut with the Rochester Knighthawks. He helps the team to an 8-4 record, while putting up 77 points in 12 games on his way to win rookie of the year. The legend of a few other star athletes begins to grow as well as Kobe Bryant wins his first NBA Title, and Tiger Woods claims his first U.S. Open title. George W. Bush is elected president of the United States, following Bill Clinton and becoming the second president since Junior was drafted.
2001
John Grant Jr. plays his first MLL game with the Rochester Rattlers. During that season the rookie goes on to finish second in the MLL in scoring, earning Offensive Player of the Year and All-Star honors. The first Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is released beginning the Harry Potter craze. Additionally Shrek and Monsters Inc. topped the box office during the year.
2002-04
Junior decides to focus on the indoor game, playing solely in the NLL.
2006
Gary Gait and John Grant Jr. lead Team Canada to the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship title topping the United States, 15-10. In the same year, Hannah Montana debuts on the Disney Channel.
