Hill Raises Awareness About MRSA
8 years ago in Press
WASHINGTON − This fall, as children across the country head back to school and hit the sports’ fields, there may be one unexpected opponent on their schedule – MRSA.
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a potentially life-threatening antibiotic resistant Staph infection that is becoming increasingly common in places like locker rooms, gyms and schools and it affects more than 90,000 Americans every year.
Grant Hill shares his comeback blueprint.
9 years ago in Press
Sooner or later we all hits the skids. It happens to everyone. At some point we all wind up with our backs against the wall and need to make a comeback. So how do we do it? Tonight, we've brought together athletes, business leaders, psychologists, even a former housewife to give you the blueprint... for a brilliant comeback.
Catch Grant tonight at 10p/ 1a EST. on CNBC's The Big Idea, hosted by Donny Deutsch.
Phoenix Suns’ Grant Hill wins 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award
9 years ago in Press
NEW YORK – Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner, the NBA announced today.
Hill, a 12-year veteran and the recipient of the 2004-05 Sportsmanship Award, was one of six divisional winners which included Detroit’s Antonio McDyess, Houston’s Shane Battier, Portland’s Brandon Roy, Toronto’s Chris Bosh and Washington’s Antawn Jamison. This marks the first time that a player has received the award more than once.
Dan Majerle presented the 2007-08 Majerle Hustle Award to guard Grant Hill
9 years ago in Press
On a night where the Suns racked up a “W” in their regular-season finale, earning a trip to San Antonio to battle the Spurs this Saturday in Game 1 of the Opening Round of the NBA Playoffs, a very different kind of victory preceded the 100-91 win over the Trail Blazers.
During pre-game festivities, Suns Ring of Honor great Dan Majerle presented the 2007-08 Majerle Hustle Award to guard Grant Hill, who now joins the ranks of teammates and recent winners Leandro Barbosa and Raja Bell.
Hill Grants Wish for Family
9 years ago in Press
Even though he didn’t suit up for Wednesday’s win, Grant Hill still found a way to make an impact for a select group of Suns fans and more importantly, fulfill a major wish.
In conjunction with the Dream Foundation, a non-profit group that enhances the quality of life for individuals and families battling terminal illnesses, Larry Davis and his wife, Shelly and their 5-year-old son, Gibson, all got a chance to meet the Suns star after the morning shootaround.
Suns Grant Hill Among Divisional Winners of 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award
9 years ago in Press
Detroit’s Antonio McDyess, Houston’s Shane Battier, Phoenix’s Grant Hill, Portland’s Brandon Roy, Toronto’s Chris Bosh and Washington’s Antawn Jamison have been selected by a five-member panel of former players as divisional winners for the 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award.
The NBA Sportsmanship Award, designed to honor a player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court, is voted on by NBA players. The winner will be announced after the regular season.
Hill hopes NBA All-Stars will shine light on New Orleans' woes
9 years ago in Press
By Mike Freeman
CBSSports.com National Columnist
His grandfather Malcolm McDonald was a longtime resident of New Orleans and a smart businessman who provided money and backbone to Dillard University, a historically black college that moved its campus to a temporary location on Poydras Street following Hurricane Katrina.
Grant Looking at the Sunny Side
9 years ago in Press
By Jerry Brown
eastvalleytribune.com
Ask anyone around Grant Hill — coaches, trainers, even Suns general manager Steve Kerr — and they look at the sunny side of last Wednesday’s appendectomy, which will keep him out of action for at least two weeks.
Grant Hill underwent successful appendectomy surgery
9 years ago in Press
By Stefan Swiat, Suns.com
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill underwent successful appendectomy surgery this afternoon, the team announced. The procedure was performed by Dr. V. “Bob” Evani at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. Hill is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.
Hill underwent the surgery this afternoon at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix and is expected to miss two to three weeks. The Suns’ forward began experiencing pain on Tuesday night, according to Suns Head Coach Mike D’Antoni.
After much adversity, Hill, family thriving in Valley
9 years ago in Press
The mother of two with the angelic voice already had held a morning meeting with Santa Claus and would be shopping for presents in the afternoon.
Her husband was slated to compact his tall frame at a cafeteria table for the chicken fajita lunch with their older daughter's kindergarten class.