History of Grant Hill in Timeline
Grant Hill is a former NBA player, now a basketball executive and sports team owner. He co-owns the Atlanta Hawks and has ownership stakes in Orlando City SC (MLS) and Orlando Pride (NWSL). He is also part of the ownership group that purchased the Baltimore Orioles in 2024. Additionally, Hill works as a basketball analyst for CBS and Turner Sports.
1966: Dave Bing Won the Award
In 1966, Dave Bing became the first Piston since 1966-67 to win the award.
1966: UCLA's Consecutive National Title Wins
In 1966, UCLA began a streak of consecutive national titles that would last until 1973, a feat matched by Duke in 1991 and 1992.
October 5, 1972: Grant Hill's Birth
On October 5, 1972, Grant Henry Hill was born. He would grow up to be a professional basketball executive and former player, co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and part-owner of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride.
1981: Isiah Thomas Scored 1,000 Points
In 1981, Isiah Thomas became the first Pistons rookie since 1981-82 to score 1,000 points.
1989: Larry Bird Accomplishment
In 1989, Larry Bird became the first player since 1989-90 to average 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a season, an accomplishment that had not been duplicated until Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double in the 2016-17 NBA season.
1991: National Title Win at Duke
In 1991, Grant Hill won a national title with Duke University's basketball team.
1992: Consecutive National Title Win
In 1992, Grant Hill and Duke University won their second consecutive national title, a feat not achieved since UCLA in 1966-73.
1992: Role in the Hail Mary play against Kentucky
In 1992, Grant Hill played a crucial role in the Hail Mary play in the NCAA tournament regional final against Kentucky, considered one of the greatest college basketball games. Hill inbounded the ball 75 feet to Christian Laettner for the game-winning shot.
1993: Relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith
In 1993, Grant Hill started dating actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
1993: Henry Iba Corinthian Award
In 1993, Grant Hill won the Henry Iba Corinthian Award as the nation's top defensive player.
1993: Michael Jordan Retires
In 1993, Michael Jordan retired before returning for his first All-Star game in 1995.
1994: Selected by Pistons in NBA draft
After graduating in 1994, Grant Hill was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the third overall pick in the NBA draft.
1994: ACC Player of the Year
In 1994, Grant Hill was named ACC Player of the Year. Hill also led Duke to the championship game once again, but lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
1994: Pistons Missed the Playoffs
In 1994, The Pistons missed the playoffs.
1994: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons
In 1994, after graduating from Duke, Grant Hill was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the third pick in the NBA draft.
1995: Point Forward Role in Detroit
From 1995, Grant Hill assumed the role of a "point forward" in Detroit, running the Pistons' offense.
1995: Led All-Star Fan Balloting
In 1995, Grant Hill led the All-Star fan balloting, becoming the first rookie in any of the four major professional sports leagues to lead all-star fan voting.
1995: NBA Rookie of the Year Award
In 1995, Grant Hill was the co-winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year Award with Jason Kidd.
1995: End of relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith
In 1995, Grant Hill's relationship with actress Jada Pinkett Smith ended.
1996: All-NBA Second Team
In 1996, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
1996: Gold Medal at the Summer Olympics
In 1996, Grant Hill won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta as a member of the U.S. men's basketball team.
1996: Pistons Lost in First Round
In 1996, The Pistons lost in the first round of playoffs.
1997: All-NBA First Team
In 1997, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA First Team.
1997: Pistons Lost in First Round
In 1997, The Pistons lost in the first round of playoffs.
1998: All-NBA Second Team
In 1998, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
1998: Selected to Play in FIBA World Championship
In 1998, Grant Hill was selected to play in the 1998 FIBA World Championship, although NBA players did not participate due to the lockout.
July 24, 1999: Marriage to Tamia
On July 24, 1999, Grant Hill married Canadian singer Tamia.
1999: Golden Plate Award
In 1999, Grant Hill received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
1999: Vice-Chairman for Special Olympic World Summer Games
In 1999, Grant Hill served as Vice-Chairman for the Board of Directors of the Special Olympic World Summer Games.
1999: All-NBA Second Team
In 1999, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
1999: Pistons Lost in First Round
In 1999, The Pistons lost in the first round of playoffs.
1999: Led Team in Points, Rebounds, and Assists
In the lockout-shortened 1999 season, Grant Hill led his team in points, rebounds, and assists for the third time, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as the only players in NBA history at the time to lead their teams in scoring, rebounding and assists more than once.
April 15, 2000: Sprained Ankle
On April 15, 2000, Grant Hill sprained his left ankle in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, 7 days before the start of the playoffs.
August 3, 2000: Sign-and-trade deal to the Orlando Magic
On August 3, 2000, a sign-and-trade deal allowed Grant Hill to receive a lucrative contract while Detroit received compensation for losing him. The Pistons signed Hill to a seven-year, $92.8 million contract and traded him to Orlando for Chucky Atkins and Ben Wallace.
2000: Playoff Appearance
In 2000, Grant Hill reached the playoffs for the first time in years with the Orlando Magic.
2000: Ankle Injury
In 2000, Grant Hill suffered an ankle injury that significantly altered the trajectory of his basketball career.
2000: All-NBA Second Team
In 2000, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
January 23, 2002: Birth of Myla Grace Hill
On January 23, 2002, Grant Hill and Tamia's daughter, Myla Grace Hill, was born.
2002: Named to ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team
In 2002, Grant Hill was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team, honoring the fifty greatest players in ACC History.
2002: Hill Provided Solid Production
In 2002, Hill provided solid production when he was able to play, averaging 18.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per 36 minutes during the 2002-03 NBA season.
March 2003: Ankle Surgery and MRSA Infection
In March 2003, Grant Hill underwent ankle surgery where doctors re-fractured and realigned his ankle with his leg bone. He subsequently contracted a potentially fatal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection, requiring hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics.
2003: MRSA Advocate
After contracting a life-threatening MRSA infection in 2003, Grant Hill became an advocate for the awareness and prevention of MRSA.
2003: African-American Art Collection Exhibition
In 2003, Grant Hill's collection of African-American art was featured in a touring exhibition.
2003: Pistons Defeated the Magic
In 2003, Grant Hill's former team, the Pistons, defeated the Magic in the playoffs, but ended up losing to the New Jersey Nets in the Eastern Conference Finals.
2004: Support for John Kerry
In 2004, Grant Hill publicly supported John Kerry's presidential campaign.
2004: Pistons Won the Championship
In 2004, Grant Hill's former team, the Detroit Pistons, won the NBA championship the following year in 2004.
2004: Played 67 Games for the Magic
In the 2004-05 season, Grant Hill started and played 67 games for the Orlando Magic despite being hampered by a bruised left shin. Also, after the season, Hill was awarded the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the NBA Sportsmanship Award Winner.
2005: Nagging Groin Injuries and Sports Hernia
During the 2005-06 season, Grant Hill was frequently injured as nagging groin injuries kept him sidelined for much of the first half of the season, limiting him to 21 games. He developed a sports hernia and underwent surgery for the hernia. Hill stated that he would consider retirement if he had to get another surgery.
2005: Eastern Conference All-Star
In 2005, Grant Hill made the Eastern Conference All-Star Team as a member of the Orlando Magic, marking a high point after recovering from his ankle injury.
2006: Ankle Rotation Therapy
In 2006, Grant Hill received ankle rotation therapy from specialists in Vancouver, British Columbia, during the off-season and regained much motion in his left ankle.
2006: Exhibition End
In 2006, the exhibition of 46 works from Grant Hill's African-American art collection concluded at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
July 1, 2007: Free Agency
On July 1, 2007, Grant Hill became an unrestricted free agent.
August 9, 2007: Birth of Lael Rose Hill
On August 9, 2007, Grant Hill and Tamia's daughter, Lael Rose Hill, was born.
2007: Season End
At the end of the 2006-2007 season, Grant Hill was undecided on whether to return to the Magic, sign with another team, or retire.
January 9, 2008: Emergency Appendectomy
On January 9, 2008, Grant Hill was sidelined for two weeks after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.
2008: Full season
In 2008, Grant Hill appeared in all 82 games for the first time in his career.
2008: Support for Barack Obama
In 2008, Grant Hill publicly supported Barack Obama's presidential bid.
July 10, 2009: Re-Signing with the Phoenix Suns
On July 10, 2009, Grant Hill decided to re-sign with the Phoenix Suns for a 2-year deal.
2009: Season Finale
During the 2008-2009 season, Grant Hill scored 27 points and 10 rebounds in the Suns' season finale.
2010: Option Exercised and Roster Changes
In 2010, Grant Hill exercised his option for the 2010–11 season, and the Suns underwent two major roster changes.
2010: Western Conference Finals
In 2010, Grant Hill played in the Western Conference Finals with the Phoenix Suns, showcasing his continued career after his ankle injury.
2010: Smartest Athlete
In 2010, Grant Hill was chosen as the tenth-smartest athlete in sports by Sporting News.
2010: Playoff Series Victory
In 2010, Grant Hill won his first playoff series victory, making him the first NBA player in history to win his first playoff series after 15 years in the league.
January 15, 2011: Career Points Milestone
On January 15, 2011, Grant Hill passed the 16,000 career points milestone in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
December 9, 2011: Phoenix Suns Contract
On December 9, 2011, Grant Hill decided to stay with the Phoenix Suns for one year, accepting a $6.5 million contract.
July 18, 2012: Signs with the Clippers
On July 18, 2012, after his contract with the Suns expired, Grant Hill signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
In 2012, Grant Hill publicly supported Barack Obama's presidential bid.
January 12, 2013: Clippers Debut
On January 12, 2013, Grant Hill made his debut with the Clippers against the Orlando Magic.
June 1, 2013: Retirement from the NBA
On June 1, 2013, Grant Hill announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons.
2013: Host of NBA Inside Stuff
In 2013, Grant Hill began hosting NBA Inside Stuff on NBA TV.
June 24, 2015: Co-Owner of the Atlanta Hawks
On June 24, 2015, Grant Hill became a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks after a deal was approved by the NBA Board of Governors to sell the franchise.
2015: Part of ownership group that purchased the Atlanta Hawks
In 2015, Grant Hill and Tony Ressler became part of an ownership group that purchased the Atlanta Hawks.
2015: Announcing Team for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
In 2015, Grant Hill was named to the lead announcing team for CBS and Turner Sports' joint coverage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
2016: Inducted into Duke Sports Hall of Fame
In 2016, Grant Hill was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements as a Blue Devil.
2016: Russell Westbrook Triple-Double
In 2016, Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double in the 2016-17 NBA season, becoming the first player since Larry Bird in 1989-90 to average 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a season.
September 7, 2018: Induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
On September 7, 2018, Grant Hill was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
2018: Induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2018, Grant Hill was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his successful basketball career.
April 3, 2021: Managing Director of USA Men's National Team
On April 3, 2021, Grant Hill was named the 2021–24 managing director of the USA Men's National Team.
2023: Part owner of Orlando City and Orlando Pride
In 2023, Grant Hill and his wife, Tamia, became part owners of the Orlando City SC of the MLS and the Orlando Pride of the NWSL.
January 2024: Part of Group to Purchase Baltimore Orioles
In January 2024, Grant Hill was included in a group led by David Rubenstein to purchase the Baltimore Orioles.
2024: Part of ownership group purchasing the Baltimore Orioles
In 2024, Grant Hill became part of an ownership group that purchased the Baltimore Orioles.
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