Young At Heart
9 years ago in Press
By Brad G.Faye, Suns.com
Steve Nash and Grant Hill have reason to smile as they continue playing at a high level for the Suns. (NBAE Photos)
When Grant Hill and Steve Nash each re-signed with the Suns in the summer of 2009, some were surprised to see the pair of veterans stay with a team that experts didn’t even project to make the playoffs.
Hill looks to continue his scoring surge
9 years ago in Press
by CBS Sports
It might be too early to tell if the Phoenix Suns' recent revival is merely a mirage, but Grant Hill's appears to be anything but.
Hill looks to continue his scoring surge while helping the visiting Suns win a season-high fifth straight overall and ninth in a row over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Hill was among several Suns that struggled after the trade that brought in Vince Carter, Mickael Pietrus and Marcin Gortat last month, with the team dropping seven of the first nine with its new lineup.
Grant’s 16,000 Point Career Milestone Leads Suns to Victory
9 years ago in Press
By Josh Greene, Suns.com
Grant returned to the court after a very short recovery from a knee sprain during a Suns vs. Trail Blazers game to accomplish not only a personal best but help lead the Suns to victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
In the third quarter of the game, Grant became the 15th player in NBA history to score over 16,000 career points. The achievement also lead the Suns to a 115-111 win over Portland.
Win a Grant Hill Meet-and-Greet
9 years ago in Press
It’s been seven years since methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nearly took Grant Hill’s life. Since then, the Suns forward has dedicated himself to raising awareness to the deadly Staph infection through his involvement in Stop MRSA Now.
As part of the Stop MRSA Now sweepstakes, CLICK HERE for your chance to enter to win a trip to Phoenix for a meet-and-greet with Hill and to watch his Suns in action for a night. The sweepstakes ends October 29, and there’s no purchase necessary to enter.
Grant Hill Gets Some Website Updates
9 years ago in Press
What can you expect from the newest updates to Grant Hill’s website?
More functionality, more access, and easier use of features, and the capability to view Grant Hill videos on your phone! Most of the changes are already in place, and the designer behind it says that the mobile videos will be coming shortly after a few more tweaks are made.
Suns’ Grant Hill Exercises Player Option
10 years ago in Press
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill has exercised the one-year player option on his contract and will return to Phoenix for the 2010-11 season, the club announced today.
“We’re thrilled that Grant has decided to exercise his option and return to the Suns next season,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr. “He is a critical part of our success, both because of his skill as a player and also his leadership and professionalism that help guide our team. Grant sums up what the Phoenix Suns are all about.”
Elder respect: Grant Hill's health, wisdom help Suns rise
10 years ago in Press
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY
PHOENIX — Sometimes, in the midst of responding to an inquiry, Grant Hill will lose track.
"I don't know if that answers your question," he says politely, so careful to address every detail that he'll quip about his age when he forgets. "Wait, what was the question?"
In a career of ups and downs, Grant Hill is happy to still be along for the ride
10 years ago in Press
By Michael Wilbon
Washington Post Staff Writer
PHOENIX -- You wouldn't think a team with serious postseason aspirations would turn to a 37-year-old to help rescue it physically, but that's exactly what the Phoenix Suns did after losing Game 1 of their first-round playoff series to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Grant Hill Wins 2009-10 Sportsmanship Award
10 years ago in Press
NEW YORK – Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the 2009-10 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, the NBA announced today.
A 15-year veteran, Hill (Pacific) was one of six divisional winners, which included Atlanta’s Al Horford (Southeast), Boston’s Ray Allen (Atlantic), Cleveland’s Antawn Jamison (Central), Denver’s Chauncey Billups (Northwest) and Houston’s Luis Scola (Southwest).
Grant Hill signs on as exec. producer for Duke documentary
10 years ago in Press
By Charlie McSpadden
Duke basketball legend, African-American art collector and current NBA star Grant Hill can now add another title to his already impressive resume: documentary film producer.