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Hall of Fame forward Grant Hill is personable, charismatic and has a sense of humor. All of which likely helped him land gigs as a basketball analyst for TNT, Turner Sports and CBS following his retirement. But he demonstrated that again on Friday, hysterically replying with Me when answering the question of the first player […]

Tim Duncan was one of the last few lifers in the NBA. This legend spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, and it’s really hard to imagine the Hall of Fame big man playing for any other team. As it turns out, however, Duncan nearly joined the Orlando Magic early in his career […]

The 1994 NBA Draft Class was quite a memorable one. A clear testament to this fact is how Grant Hill and Jason Kidd ended up being awarded as the co-winners of that season’s Rookie of the Year award. That was just the second time in the history of the NBA that two players shared the […]

Very few people, if any, will contest the notion that the 1992 Dream Team was the greatest basketball team ever assembled. What is also known is the fact that this star-studded team also suffered an infamous defeat during one of its early practice sessions against a bunch of college kids. It wasn’t just your ordinary […]

Former NBA player Grant Hill believes that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been criticized more than any player in NBA history, including former NBA player Michael Jordan. According to Hill, “no player has ever endured, in my opinion… as much vitriol, abuse and slander that LeBron James has endured.” Hill made this claim […]

JJ Redick came into the NBA in 2006 with the Orlando Magic and was surrounded by several veterans, including Hedo Turkoglu and Grant Hill. By no surprise, he faced rookie hazing. In a story that most of us had never heard before, Hill jumped on Redick’s podcast and explained how he saved his former teammate […]

Grant Hill is an entrepreneur, investor, and former NBA player. He is most well-known for being dubbed as “the next Michael Jordan” and for being one of the wealthiest former athletes in the world. In this piece, we’ll be taking a look at Grant Hill’s net worth in 2022. Grant Hill’s Net Worth in 2022 […]

Cade Cunningham made Detroit Pistons history on Wednesday with his fifth-straight 20-point game, a feat achieved by only Grant Hill and a couple of others. The Pistons lost to the Chicago Bulls 114-108, but it wasn’t without any positive as Cunningham continues to impress and provide hope for the future of the franchise. The 2021 […]

All great things must come to an end. One of these great things was the era of Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University. The legendary coach has led the Blue Devils since the 1980-81 season but decided 2021-22 would be his swan song. Somewhat symbolically, Krzyzewski’s last game at the famed Cameron Indoor Stadium came on […]

On Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks played the Chicago Bulls, and it wasn’t a pretty game for the Bucks. Fortunately for Milwaukee, they were able to win despite the downplay. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks star, was able to do what he does best, scoring 30 points on 11-23 shooting from the field and 8-12 from […]

NBA legend Grant Hill got honest with Klay Thompson ahead of his highly-anticipated Golden State Warriors return. Warriors fans have been waiting for Thompson to finally step inside the court and reunite with his Splash Brother Stephen Curry. It is yet to be determined when the All-Star shooting guard will officially be back in the […]

Grant Hill is the latest athlete to get involved in the world of MMA. Hill isn’t the one competing though. Myla Hill, his daughter, is the MMA fighter of the family. Myla Hill made her amateur MMA debut on Friday with both of her parents nervously watching. MMA can be extremely stressful to watch for […]

Hall of Famer and former Team USA standout Grant Hill is set to be named as the new managing director of USA Basketball. He’s taking over the role previously held by longtime executive Jerry Colangelo, per ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. Talks have been ongoing for several months on Hill taking over Colangelo after the Tokyo Olympics. […]

Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh headline the list of finalists for the 2021 Hall of Fame class as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame made the highly-anticipated announcement on Tuesday. Chris Webber has once again been named as a finalist this year, and for his part, the five-time All-Star has recently opened up about […]

Tracy McGrady might go down as one of the biggest what-if players in NBA history, but his legacy remains a relevant part of league lore. One of the best and most dynamic scorers of his generation, though, plenty of franchises around the league would court him, leading to this relatively insane story about the time […]

When you’ve got Grant Hill opening a pack of basketball cards on live television, you know that the sports card craze is here to stay. During a halftime break, the former NBA star revealed a hobby pack of 2019-20 NBA Hoops Premium and proceeded to open it. The first card to be shown was of […]

Since the championship drought in Arizona has been evident over the past five decades, it’s been hard for the Phoenix Suns to attract the talent their team needs. They’ve had more than a handful of division titles and a couple of conference titles but for some reason, they just can’t seem to go over the […]

The Detroit Pistons is among the original NBA franchises. With nearly 80 years of existence, Detroit has certainly had their fair share of hits and misses in the NBA draft. The 2003 NBA draft comes to mind when thinking about one of their major blunders in the draft. They picked Darko Milicic with the 2nd […]

The Detroit Pistons have had their fair share of excellent trades in the history of their storied franchise. Let’s highlight the best Pistons trades of all time. 5. Richard “Rip” Hamilton (2002) Traded from the Washington Wizards with Hubert Davis and Bobby Simmons for Brian Cardinal, Jerry Stackhouse, and Ratko Varda. First off, Jerry Stackhouse is one of the top players in […]

There’s no denying that the Los Angeles Clippers have been in the dark ages for much, much longer than their time in the limelight. Such is the curse for a team that has long been considered as LA’s “other team.” Then again, the Clippers haven’t exactly helped their cause either. In the past, this team […]

NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill is bullish on the Houston Rockets’ chances to win the 2020 title down in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World. During an interview with NBA TV on Wednesday, Hill said the Rockets — led by MVPs James Harden and Russell Westbrook — are “a dangerous team that nobody wants […]

“For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’” This is a quote from 19th century poet John Greenleaf Whittier, and it rings very true in just about every aspect of life. That includes the NBA. There have been many players throughout NBA history who were simply […]

While NBA free agency has been a boon for some teams over the years, it often comes with a lot of risk. The Orlando Magic know all about this, and they’ve had a number of notable signings backfire on them. It hasn’t always been their fault, but their worst failures in free agency highlight how […]

Jamal Crawford came to the Chicago Bulls in 2000, drafted as a top-10 selection two years into the post-Michael Jordan era. Being there gave him the window to see Jerry Krause plotting to reel in would-be Hall of Famers Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, and Grant Hill — all in one season. Crawford explained how Krause […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recently said his one-on-one game was like fellow Hall of Famer Grant Hill. The Diesel also admitted he wanted to put moves on Hakeem Olajuwon back in the day. When he was slim with the Orlando Magic, O’Neal sometimes displayed his point center skills. The four-time champion told Tom Haberstroh of […]

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady picked quite a formidable all-time Orlando Magic squad on Thursday. Speaking with Dante Marchitelli on the Orlando Magic Pod Squad, T-Mac picked himself and Penny Hardaway as the team’s all-time best backcourt duo. He then added the likes of Grant Hill, Dwight Howard, and Shaquille O’Neal in the frontcourt. What […]

Duke basketball holds one of the richest histories in all of college hoops. Likewise, several Hall of Famers and NBA stars have undergone the program of one of the greatest college mentors ever: Mike Krzyzewski. The legendary Duke coach has certainly seen a lot of great players come and go. Recently, per Shawk Krest of […]

There is no doubt that the Los Angeles Clippers came out as the biggest winners out of last summer’s free agent frenzy. That was easily one of the most talent-packed free agent classes of recent memory, and by signing reigning Finals MVP in Kawhi Leonard, L.A. hit the jackpot. Lady Luck hasn’t always been this […]

Evaluating the small forward position is a tough one for many teams, considering it was perhaps the most inglorious position in basketball for quite a few decades. Initially a support position, it was the reason why guys who fit the frame often moved to friendlier slots for scoring or defensive purposes. These are the five […]

History tends to repeat itself. Grant Hill is a Hall of Famer, but he’s perhaps the biggest what-if in NBA history. He had all the talent in the world and was a great player; though held back by injuries. To this day, some say he could’ve been Michael Jordan. Joel Embiid is arguably the best […]

For some reason, the GOAT debate has had so much more emphasis these days more than ever. In this respect, the three usual suspects — in no particular order — are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. It is without question that all three players have had a tremendous impact on the sport, and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul has been a more disciplined player in terms of taking care of his body. Although he still suffered several injuries over the past couple of seasons, he still managed to carve a great 14-year career. After admitting that he didn’t take his meniscus tear rehab back in 2010 seriously, […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill recently shared his two cents worth on what he believes motivated Russell Westbrook to make the big move to the Houston Rockets this summer. According to the 46-year-old former Rookie of the Year co-winner, Westbrook’s decision was primarily driven by the former MVP’s incessant desire to win. “I think […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill recently went on CNN’s “Citizen by CNN” program, and the 46-year-old did not hold back when asked about his thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments pertaining to the terrible and dangerous conditions in Baltimore — a city that is predominantly African American. Hill, who himself traces his […]

NBA legend Isiah Thomas believes today’s players would’ve aspired to become like Grant Hill or Penny Hardaway if they didn’t get injured. Thomas aired his sentiments during the May 29 episode of NBA TV’s “Open Court,” via the network’s official Twitter account. The two biggest what-ifs for me in terms of injuries is Grant Hill […]

Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady’s partnership in the Orlando Magic had a chance to be special. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out the way they wanted it to be. In his appearance on NBA TV’s Open Court, Hill opened up about his ill-fated stint with the Magic and what was supposed to be the start of […]

Hall of Famer Grant Hill is just one of the many who have called out Kyrie Irving for his role in the Boston Celtic’s disappointing season, which came to an end on Wednesday as they were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Hill had some harsh words for […]

NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill texted Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young earlier in the season and told the youngster to not give up on the Rookie of the Year race. Hill, who is now a co-owner of the Hawks, told Young to go for the Rookie of the Year award despite Dallas […]

Early Monday morning, ESPN published a report by Kevin Arnovitz that detailed the workings of the Phoenix Suns’ front office. Needless to say, it was not a positive report. Suns owner Robert Sarver was described as an owner who micromanaged constantly. The story contains multiple anecdotes of Sarver laying into his own staff and players, including […]