Grant Hill
Inducted:
2018
Player Stats:
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
Born:
October 5, 1972
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Position:
Shooting guard
College:
Duke (1990–1994)
Grant Hill entered the NBA with sky-high expectations, and for much of his early career, he delivered as one of the league’s brightest stars. A versatile forward with elite court vision, scoring ability, and defensive instincts, Hill was often compared to legends like Magic Johnson. He made an immediate impact after being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1994, earning Co-Rookie of the Year and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
Before injuries slowed his ascent, Hill was a perennial All-Star, averaging over 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists per game across his first six seasons. Despite a devastating ankle injury that required multiple surgeries, he reinvented himself as a reliable veteran with the Suns and Magic. Known for his professionalism and basketball IQ, Hill finished his career with over 17,000 points. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.
Hill's Awards & Records:
- 7× NBA All-Star (1995–1998, 2000, 2001, 2005)
- All-NBA First Team (1997)
- 4× All-NBA Second Team (1996, 1998–2000)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1995)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1995)
- 2× NCAA champion (1991, 1992)
- 2× First-team All-ACC (1993, 1994)
- Second-team All-ACC (1992)
NBA Records:
- Only rookie in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in a season (1994–95)
- First rookie ever to lead the NBA in All-Star fan voting
- Recorded 29 career triple-doubles
- Won the NBA Sportsmanship Award three times
Career Teams:
Detroit Pistons 1994–2000
Orlando Magic 2000–2007
Phoenix Suns 2007–2012
Los Angeles Clippers 2012–2013
NBA Draft:
1994: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Detroit Pistons
Number Worn:
33
NBA Stats:
Seasons:
19 (1994–2013)
Games Played:
1,026
Points:
17,137 (16.7 PPG)
Rebounds:
6,169 (6.0 RPG)
Assists:
4,252 (4.1 APG)
Steals:
1,248
FG %:
48.3%
3P %:
31.4%
FT %:
76.9%