Lasting Legacy of Grant Hill: A Look at the Influence on History
How the contributions of Grant Hill continue to shape the world today.
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.
1966: First Piston Since Dave Bing to Win the Award
In 1966–67, Dave Bing was the last time that the Pistons to win the award.
1966: Duke First Division I Program Consecutive Titles Since UCLA
In 1966–73, UCLA was the last time that Duke became the first Division I program to win consecutive titles.
1981: First Pistons Rookie Since Isiah Thomas to Score 1,000 Points
In 1981–82, Isiah Thomas was the last time that the Pistons rookie scored 1,000 points.
1989: Hill First Player Since Larry Bird to Average 20 Points, 9 Rebounds, and 7 Assists
In 1989–90, Larry Bird was the last time that the player average 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in a season.
1999: Leading team in points, rebounds and assists
In 1999, Hill joined 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.
2002: Named to ACC 50th Anniversary Team
In 2002, Grant Hill was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team, honoring him as one of the fifty greatest players in ACC history.
2016: Induction into Duke Sports Hall of Fame
In 2016, Grant Hill was inducted into the Duke Sports Hall of Fame, honoring his outstanding college basketball career and contributions to the university.
2016: Russell Westbrook Duplicates Hill's Achievement
In 2016–17 NBA season, Russell Westbrook duplicated Hill's achievement average a triple-double.
September 7, 2018: Hall of Fame Induction
On September 7, 2018, Grant Hill was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
2018: Induction into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
In 2018, Grant Hill was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding basketball career.
