Christmas is just another day at the office for the Suns' Hill
8 years ago in Press
Most people complain long and loud if they have to work on Christmas Day. Veteran NBA forward Grant Hill isn't among them. "This is probably my fourth or fifth time, believe it or not, doing it," says the 36-year-old Hill, whose Phoenix Suns will square off at home against the San Antonio Spurs in the opener of ABC's NBA doubleheader on Thursday, Dec. 25, "and I think it's better, of course, when you're home. Playing on Christmas last year in L.A., it was tough - on the road, with the children, celebrating Christmas, and having that early game.
Grant Hill Comments on Historic Election
8 years ago in Press
Growing up in the Washington D.C. area, Suns forward Grant Hill was used to digesting politics with his meatloaf at the dinner table. With a mother that was once suitemates with Hillary Clinton at Wellesley College, it only seemed natural that Hill would be not only monitoring Tuesday’s election, but playing a role in it.
Hill’s Late Jumper Lifts Suns Past Hawks
9 years ago in Press
ATLANTA (AP) -- Grant Hill made an 18-foot jump shot with 5.6 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-100 in a preseason game Wednesday night.
“I thought it was going to be 120 or something the way it was in the first half,” Suns coach Terry Porter said of the game that Phoenix led 59-58 at halftime. “There wasn’t that much defense to be played in the first half. It was like we had signed a peace treaty with each other.”
Raja Bell scored 18 points and Boris Diaw added 15 points for Phoenix.
Suns’ Hill Willing to Come Off Bench to Stay Fresh
9 years ago in Press
Grant Hill had waited so long to start a season like his first with the Phoenix Suns.
He was happy. Healthy. Playing long minutes and playing every night, contributing to a winning, veteran team on both ends and running the floor like he was turning back a clock.
But that same season ended with an all-too-familiar script — with his team bounced in the first round of the playoffs, and with Hill injured, in pain and unable to contribute.
Hill Raises Awareness About MRSA
9 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.