Grant Hill: From NBA Star To Hall Of Famer & Beyond | Discover Now!

Francesco Rice 12 May 2025

Could a career punctuated by dazzling athleticism, Olympic gold, and a Hall of Fame induction feel, in some ways, like a story of what could have been? For Grant Hill, the answer is a complex tapestry woven with both triumph and the sting of unfulfilled potential.

Grant Hill, a name synonymous with grace, skill, and the unfortunate realities of injury, carved a unique path through the NBA landscape. His career, spanning 18 seasons, saw him don the jerseys of the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Clippers. While the raw statistics paint a picture of excellence multiple All-Star selections, a co-Rookie of the Year award, and a gold medal from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics they only hint at the player he might have become, had his body not betrayed him.

Before we delve further into the intricacies of his career, let's examine some key biographical details:

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Grant Henry Hill
Date of Birth	October 5, 1972
Place of Birth	Dallas, Texas, USA
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Position	Small Forward/Shooting Guard
High School	South Lakes High School (Reston, Virginia)
College	Duke University (1990-1994)
NBA Draft	1994, 3rd overall (Detroit Pistons)
NBA Teams	Detroit Pistons (19942000), Orlando Magic (20002004), Phoenix Suns (20072012), Los Angeles Clippers (20122013)
NBA Championships	0
Olympic Gold Medal	1996 (Atlanta)
Hall of Fame	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (Class of 2018)
Current Role	Sports Commentator, Basketball Executive, Investor, Philanthropist, Art Collector
Marital Status	Married to Tamia (since 1999)
Children	Myla Grace Hill, Lael Rose Hill