Discover the defining moments in the early life of Grant Hill. From birth to education, explore key events.
Grant Hill is a former NBA player, now a basketball executive and co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks. He also holds ownership stakes in Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, and recently became part of the ownership group of the Baltimore Orioles. Beyond his ownership roles, Hill serves as a basketball analyst for CBS and Turner Sports. His career has transitioned from being a prominent athlete to a sports executive and media personality.
In 1966–73, UCLA was the last time that Duke became the first Division I program to win consecutive titles.
On October 5, 1972, Grant Henry Hill was born. He would become a professional basketball executive, former player, and co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks.
In 1991, Grant Hill won his first NCAA championship with Duke University, marking a significant achievement early in his college career.
In 1992, Grant Hill won his second consecutive NCAA championship with Duke University, cementing his legacy as a college basketball star.
In 1993, Grant Hill won the Henry Iba Corinthian Award as the nation's top defensive player, recognizing his defensive skills in college basketball.
In 1994, Grant Hill led Duke to the NCAA championship game once again, but the team lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
In 1994, Grant Hill was named the ACC Player of the Year, recognizing his exceptional performance in college basketball.
In 1995, Grant Hill ended his relationship with actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
On July 24, 1999, Grant Hill married Canadian singer Tamia.
On January 23, 2002, Grant Hill and Tamia welcomed their first daughter, Myla Grace Hill.
In March 2003, Grant Hill underwent ankle surgery, which led to a severe MRSA infection, resulting in a week-long hospitalization and six months of intravenous antibiotics.
In 2003, a selection of 46 works from Grant Hill's collection of African-American art, focusing on Romare Bearden and Elizabeth Catlett, was featured in a touring exhibition.
In 2003, after contracting a life-threatening MRSA infection, Grant Hill became an advocate for MRSA awareness and prevention, appearing in public service announcements.
In 2004, Grant Hill publicly supported John Kerry's presidential campaign.
In 2006, the touring exhibition of Grant Hill's African-American art collection was last shown at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, his alma mater.
On August 9, 2007, Grant Hill and Tamia welcomed their second daughter, Lael Rose Hill.
On January 9, 2008, Grant Hill underwent an emergency appendectomy, sidelining him for two weeks. He had been playing well for the Phoenix Suns prior to this.
In 2008, Grant Hill publicly supported Barack Obama's presidential bid.
In 2012, Grant Hill publicly supported Barack Obama's presidential re-election bid.
In 2015, Grant Hill became part of an ownership group that purchased the Atlanta Hawks, transitioning to a role in basketball management.
In 2016, Grant Hill was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame, honoring his outstanding college basketball career and contributions to the university.
In 2023, Grant Hill and his wife, Tamia, became part-owners of the Orlando City SC (MLS) and Orlando Pride (NWSL) teams, expanding their sports ownership interests.
In 2024, Grant Hill became part of an ownership group that purchased the Baltimore Orioles.