Grant Hill
Professional basketball player and actor
Born
October 5th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A retired professional basketball player, this individual played 19 seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, and Phoenix Suns. Hill achieved notable success in college basketball at Duke University, winning two NCAA championships. A seven-time NBA All-Star, he was awarded the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1995. Transitioning into acting, appearances included roles in films like 'Like Mike' and television series such as 'The Good Doctor.'
Seven-time NBA All-Star
NBA Rookie of the Year in 1995
Two-time NCAA champion with Duke
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