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Grant’s Progression To Team Ownership In The NBA Paves The Way For Others
1 year ago in News
Maybe it’s his two NCAA Championships with Duke. Maybe it’s his seven All-Star appearances in a career that spanned four teams and 19 seasons in the NBA and his eventual enshrinement in the NBA Hall of Fame. But, if you truly look across his basketball life, it may be what he is doing now that shows where players in the league could be heading.
FILA To Honor Grant With “Hall Of Fame” Sneaker Release At ComplexCon
2 years ago in News
On heels of the brand’s unprecedented life-time partnership announcement with Grant Hill, FILA is ready to unleash a tributary sneaker release for the NBA legend that honors his recent induction to the Basketball Hall Of Fame.
Grant inks lifetime deal with Fila to revive retro sneaker line
2 years ago in News
"Fila was there for my first professional steps on the court," Hill said. "We have now come full circle, and I am thrilled to be a part of the family once again."
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Grant named one of the best dunkers in Duke basketball history
2 years ago in News
Grant Hill had quite a collection of impressive dunks during his four years as a Blue Devil, including his unbelievable alley oop during the 1991 national championship game against Kansas that helped send the message that Duke had arrived as a premier program. I’d make the case that Hill is the most versatile player in Duke history, playing every position on the floor at various points during his college career. The alley oop is the signature play, but let’s not forget the time he also dunked on Tim Duncan on the road at Wake Forest.
Grant explains why he likes the playoffs schedule that many think is too long
2 years ago in News
The 2018 NBA playoffs have already delivered some fun, compelling series that have elevated some rivalries and raised the star power of some of the leagues' most prominent names.
However, many people, even basketball fans, have argued that the NBA playoffs are too long, as they begin in mid-April with the Finals concluding in mid-June.
But to NBA Hall of Famer, Turner Sports NBA analyst, and Vice Chairman of the Atlanta Hawks Grant Hill, the system is just right. While speaking to Business Insider, Hill explained that he thinks the league's current format is perfect.
Grant becomes first Duke player selected into NBA Hall of Fame
2 years ago in News
For the first time since opening its doors in 1959, a Duke player will enter the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
The Rejuvenation of an All-Star
2 years ago in News
Grant Hill was one of the most decorated college athletes the NCAA had ever seen, but injuries in the NBA made for a bumpy road on his way to Springfield.
Hill was a member of the Duke Blue Devils during one of their most historic runs in school history. They won back-to-back NCAA Championships in 1991 and 1992. Hill followed up being named consensus second-team All-American in 1993 to being named consensus first-team All-American in 1994.
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Hall of Fame a ‘really special’ honor for Grant
2 years ago in News
It won’t be official until Saturday afternoon, but former Detroit Pistons star Grant Hill is expected to be named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame when the 2018 class is announced at the Final Four.
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Basketball Hall Of Fame Will Get An Upgrade
2 years ago in News
Duke basketball has a long and glorious history. Older fans idolize Dick Groat. Art Heyman was the life of the party and a bull in a china shop. Jack Marin was elegant perfection.
In the ‘70s, Tate Armstrong was great on terrible teams. Then came Jim Spanarkel, Mike Gminski, Kenny Dennard and Gene Banks, two of Duke’s greatest bon vivants.
The Krzyzewski era is full of great players. Where do you even start? Johnny Dawkins, Danny Ferry, Shane Battier - it would take a while just to get through the retired jerseys.
No one is more respected though than Grant Hill.
Grant to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame
2 years ago in News
“Hill was a two-time national champion and two-time All-American at Duke, but injuries kept him from reaching the same heights in the NBA during his 19-year career. He still made seven All-Star appearances, was an All-NBA first team honoree in 1996-97 and won a gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.”