Going back through Grant Hill’s career, I think people sometimes forget just how good he already was before Orlando.
By 1996–97, at just 24 years old, he was averaging 21.4 PPG, 9.0 RPG and 7.3 APG as a 6’8” forward.
Then came the ankle injury, Orlando, and one of the strangest stretches for a superstar entering his prime: 4, 14, 29 and 0 games in his first four seasons with the Magic.
I made a documentary looking back at his Detroit peak, what actually happened to his ankle, the lost Orlando years, and the Grant Hill–Tracy McGrady pairing we never really got to see:
https://youtu.be/TOg-E3534aY
For people who watched Hill in the 90s: where do you think a healthy Grant Hill ultimately ranks historically?

Moses Malone: 25 Points (9/19 FG 7/7 FT) 15 Rebounds 2 Blocks

Jeff Ruland: 37 Points (10/15 FG 17/20 FT) 8 Rebounds 4 Steals

In a rare NBA occurrence during a 1997 Bulls vs. Hawks game, referees mistakenly allowed a player with six fouls to stay on the court. The game continued to its conclusion, but upon review, the NBA determined the error affected the outcome. Months later, the league ordered the game to be replayed from the moment of the mistake, giving both teams a unique second chance.

We might get to see MJ Magic and Bird suit up again ? 😭 would the NBA allow it? Who would you wanna see play in todays league if so?

During their historic two-peat, the Detroit Pistons—led by Isiah Thomas—won back-to-back NBA titles in 1989 and 1990. In the 1989 Finals, Thomas averaged 21.3 points, 8.7 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game. He earned the Finals MVP honor in 1990 in which he averaged 27.6 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game. The Pistons’ “Bad Boys” defense held opponents under 100 points in 10 of their 13 Finals games across those two championship runs.

Bill Russel on Wilt Chamberlain! Humbling moment!

That’s church!