Grant Hill's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Grant Hill. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

1997: All-NBA First Team

In 1997, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA First Team.

1998: All-NBA Second Team

In 1998, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.

1999: Golden Plate Award

In 1999, Grant Hill received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.

1999: All-NBA Second Team

In 1999, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.

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.

2000: All-NBA Second Team

In 2000, Grant Hill was named to the All-NBA Second Team.

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.

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.

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.

2008: Full season

In 2008, Grant Hill appeared in all 82 games for the first time in his career.

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.

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.