History of Grant Hill in Timeline
1966: First Piston since Dave Bing to win Rookie of the Year Award
In 1966, Dave Bing won Rookie of the Year Award. Grant Hill became the first Piston since Dave Bing in 1966–67 to win the award.
1966: Duke became the first Division I program to win consecutive titles since UCLA
In 1966, Duke became the first Division I program to win consecutive titles since UCLA in 1966-73.
October 5, 1972: Grant Hill's Birth
Grant Hill was born on October 5, 1972. He later became a professional basketball executive and former player.
1972: Day Care Center Donation
In 1972, Grant Hill donated funds to the day care center established by his father Calvin in New Haven, Connecticut.
1981: First Pistons rookie since Isiah Thomas to score 1,000 points.
In 1981, Isiah Thomas scored 1,000 points. Grant Hill became the first Piston since Isiah Thomas in 1981–82 to score 1,000 points.
1989: Last player since Larry Bird averaged 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists
Larry Bird was the last player in 1989-90 to average 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a season.
1991: National Title with Duke
In 1991, Grant Hill won a national title with Duke University.
1992: Second National Title with Duke
In 1992, Grant Hill won his second national title with Duke University.
1993: Henry Iba Corinthian Award
Grant Hill won the Henry Iba Corinthian Award as the nation's top defensive player in 1993.
1993: Dating Jada Pinkett Smith
In 1993, Grant Hill began dating actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
1994: Drafted by Detroit Pistons
After graduating from Duke in 1994, Grant Hill was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the third pick in the NBA draft.
1994: ACC Player of the Year
In 1994, Grant Hill was named the ACC Player of the Year.
1994: Missed the playoffs
In 1994–95 Grant Hill and the Pistons missed the playoffs.
1995: Led All-Star Fan Balloting
In 1995, Grant Hill led the All-Star fan balloting.
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.
1995: Assumed role of point forward
In Detroit, Grant Hill assumed the role of a point forward in 1995.
1996: Named to the All-NBA Second Team
Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1996.
1996: Lost in the first round
In 1996, Grant Hill and the Pistons lost in the first round.
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.
1997: Lost in the first round
In 1997, Grant Hill and the Pistons lost in the first round.
1997: Named to the All-NBA First Team
In 1997, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA First Team.
1998: Named to the All-NBA Second Team
Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1998.
1998: Selected to play in the FIBA World Championship
Grant Hill was selected to play in the 1998 FIBA World Championship.
July 24, 1999: Marriage to Tamia
On July 24, 1999, Grant Hill married Canadian singer Tamia.
1999: Named to the All-NBA Second Team
Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1999.
1999: Lost in the first round
In 1999, Grant Hill and the Pistons lost in the first round.
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 a Vice-Chairman for the Board of Directors of the Special Olympic World Summer Games held in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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.
April 15, 2000: Sprained Ankle Against Philadelphia 76ers
On April 15, 2000, Grant Hill sprained his left ankle in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
August 3, 2000: Sign-and-Trade Deal to Orlando Magic
On August 3, 2000, a sign-and-trade deal allowed Grant Hill to receive a more lucrative contract while the Pistons received compensation for losing him, as he signed with the Orlando Magic.
2000: Named to the All-NBA Second Team
Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2000.
2000: Playoff Appearance
In 2000, Grant Hill made his first playoff appearance since joining the Orlando Magic, marking his first playoff appearance with the team.
2000: Ankle Injury
In 2000, Grant Hill suffered an ankle injury that would change the trajectory of his career.
January 23, 2002: Birth of Daughter Myla Grace Hill
On January 23, 2002, Grant Hill and Tamia's daughter, Myla Grace Hill, was born.
2002: Solid Production when he was able to play
Despite missing so much time due to injury during his first seasons in Orlando, Hill still 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.
2002: Named to the ACC 50th Anniversary Team
In 2002, Grant Hill was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team, honoring the fifty greatest players in ACC History.
March 2003: Ankle Surgery and MRSA Infection
In March 2003, Grant Hill underwent ankle surgery and contracted a potentially fatal MRSA infection, requiring hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics.
2003: MRSA Awareness Advocate
After contracting a life-threatening MRSA infection in 2003, Grant Hill became an advocate for MRSA awareness and prevention, appearing in public service announcements for Stop MRSA Now!.
2003: Touring Art Exhibition
Beginning in 2003, a selection of 46 works from Grant Hill's collection of African-American art was featured in a touring exhibition at several American museums.
2003: Pistons defeated the Magic in the 2003 playoffs.
Grant Hill's former team, the Pistons, defeated the Magic in the 2003 playoffs.
2004: Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week and All-Star Starter
During the 2004–05 season, Grant Hill was named the Eastern Conference player of the week for November 15–21, 2004. Fans also voted him an All-Star starter again, and he was awarded the Joe Dumars Trophy.
2004: Pistons won the championship
Hill's former team, the Detroit Pistons, won the championship the following year in 2004.
2004: Support for John Kerry
In 2004, Grant Hill publicly supported John Kerry's presidential campaign.
2005: Injuries and Sports Hernia Surgery
During the 2005–06 season, Grant Hill was frequently injured, suffering from groin injuries and a sports hernia that required surgery.
2005: Eastern Conference All-Star Team Selection
In 2005, Grant Hill made the Eastern Conference All-Star Team as a member of the Orlando Magic.
2006: Returning from Injuries
In 2006, Grant Hill returned from injuries despite retirement rumors, after receiving ankle rotation therapy. He started at shooting guard for the Orlando Magic.
2006: Art Exhibition Concludes
In 2006, Grant Hill's touring art exhibition concluded at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
July 1, 2007: Unrestricted Free Agent
On July 1, 2007, Grant Hill became an unrestricted free agent.
August 9, 2007: Birth of Daughter Lael Rose Hill
On August 9, 2007, Grant Hill and Tamia's daughter, Lael Rose Hill, was born.
2007: Potential End of Career with the Magic
In 2007, after the Orlando Magic were swept by the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs, Grant Hill was undecided on whether to return to the Magic for the 2007-08 season, sign with another team, or retire.
January 9, 2008: Emergency Appendectomy
On January 9, 2008, Grant Hill was sidelined for two weeks due to an emergency appendectomy.
2008: Season with the Phoenix Suns
In 2008, Grant Hill played for the Phoenix Suns.
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, despite offers from the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics.
2009: Appearing in All Games
In 2009, Grant Hill appeared in all 82 games, marking the first time in his career he played in every game of the season.
2010: Exercising Option for 2010-11 Season
In 2010, Grant Hill exercised his option for the 2010-11 season with the Phoenix Suns, during which the team underwent significant roster changes.
2010: Western Conference Finals Appearance
In 2010, Grant Hill played in the Western Conference Finals with the Phoenix Suns.
2010: Recognition as Smartest Athlete
In 2010, Grant Hill was chosen as the tenth-smartest athlete in sports by Sporting News.
2010: Playoff Series Victory
In 2010, the Phoenix Suns advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, marking Grant Hill's first playoff series victory after 15 years in the NBA. They swept the San Antonio Spurs before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.
January 15, 2011: Passing 16,000 Career Points
On January 15, 2011, Grant Hill passed the 16,000 career points milestone in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
December 9, 2011: Staying with the Phoenix Suns
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: Signing with the Clippers
On July 18, 2012, Grant Hill signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers after his contract with the Phoenix Suns expired.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
In 2012, Grant Hill publicly supported Barack Obama's presidential bid.
January 12, 2013: Debut with the Clippers
On January 12, 2013, Grant Hill made his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers against the Orlando Magic, after being sidelined for three months due to a bruised bone in his right knee.
June 1, 2013: Retirement from the NBA
On June 1, 2013, Grant Hill announced his retirement from the NBA.
2013: Host of NBA Inside Stuff
Beginning in 2013, Grant Hill began hosting NBA Inside Stuff on NBA TV.
June 24, 2015: Becoming 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 to sell the franchise to a group led by Tony Ressler.
2015: Part Owner of Atlanta Hawks
In 2015, Grant Hill and Tony Ressler became part of an ownership group that purchased the Atlanta Hawks.
2015: Announcer for NCAA 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 the Duke Sports Hall of Fame
In 2016, Grant Hill was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame.
2016: Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double
Russell Westbrook was the only player since Larry Bird in 1989-90 that duplicated 20 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists when he averaged a triple-double in the 2016–17 NBA 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.
April 3, 2021: Named 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, succeeding Jerry Colangelo.
2023: Part Owner of Orlando City and Orlando Pride
In 2023, Grant Hill and his wife, Tamia, became part owners of MLS club Orlando City and NWSL club Orlando Pride.
January 2024: Part of Group Purchasing Baltimore Orioles
In January 2024, Grant Hill was part of a group led by David Rubenstein that reached a deal to purchase the Baltimore Orioles.
2024: Part Ownership of Baltimore Orioles
In 2024, Grant Hill became part of an ownership group that purchased the Baltimore Orioles.
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