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Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:53 am
by Alymero
As we look back on Grant Hill's ultra disappointing career compared to what it could've been, we still have to credit him as possibly the greatest NBA star that will never see a second round playoff series.
Agree?
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:58 am
by DirtyDez
I'd say T-Mac... In his prime w/ Orlando he was the best player in the game, now he's a fading memory
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:59 am
by MaryvalesFinest
What difference does it make to a Spurs fan?
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 1:23 am
by nashrambler13
HES NEVER MADE IT TO 2ND ROUND!!
dang, now im montivated for the suns playoffs...
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:03 am
by TASTIC
Someone get Dan...
This...will get messy
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:12 am
by Qwigglez
Alymero wrote:As we look back on Grant Hill's ultra disappointing career compared to what it could've been, we still have to credit him as possibly the greatest NBA star that will never see a second round playoff series.
Agree?
As we look back on your ultra disappointing life compared to what it could've been, we still have to credit you as possibly one the most dumbest poster on realgm.com that will never see another post on the Suns board.
Agree?
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:32 am
by nashrambler13
Qwigglez wrote:Alymero wrote:As we look back on Grant Hill's ultra disappointing career compared to what it could've been, we still have to credit him as possibly the greatest NBA star that will never see a second round playoff series.
Agree?
As we look back on your ultra disappointing life compared to what it could've been, we still have to credit you as possibly one the most dumbest poster on realgm.com that will never see another post on the Suns board.
Agree?
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:42 am
by Miklo
TASTIC wrote:Someone get Dan...
This...will get messy
Better change the title quick he'll have a field day in here
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:31 am
by lilfishi22
Never fear NF33 is here?
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 11:27 am
by Never Fear 33 Is Here
Never seen the second round? What are you saying? Once his team is eliminated he goes into voluntary blindness? Wait, I'm pretty sure he commentated as special comments on last years NBA Finals so I am sure he has seen the second round.
Best player not to get out of the first round? I can live with that, but as someone has mentioned there could be an argument made for McGrady and I am sure there would be a couple of others out there.
Ultra disappointing career?
2 Time NCAA Champion
Named First Team All American & ACC Player Of The Year
Won Henry Iba Award (Best Defensive Player)
Rookie Of The Year
Lead All-Star Voting As A Rookie (First Ever)
7 Time All-Star
Need I go on? Ultra disappointing indeed.
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:22 pm
by stat1
i cant believe hill never got into the 2nd round
not even in the pistons days?
damn!
dont worry this year is the year he will see the 2nd round
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:32 pm
by Never Fear 33 Is Here
stat1 wrote:i cant believe hill never got into the 2nd round
not even in the pistons days?
damn!
dont worry this year is the year he will see the 2nd round
+1
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 12:34 pm
by Frank Lee
What are we doing with this 'Jinx' on this team?
I too, never realized GH has not progressed out of the 1st round. To be fair, during his yrs in Detroit*, they really didn't have much talent on those teams... and in Orlando, his injuries limited his contribution. Here, it has been bad luck as much as anything.
The poster's question is valid, and for now, I say yes......
but, as effectively pointed out, his description of Hill's career is an egregious error.
* Alvin Gentry was the head coach for a few yrs
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 1:20 pm
by Never Fear 33 Is Here
Frank Lee wrote:What are we doing with this 'Jinx' on this team?
I too, never realized GH has not progressed out of the 1st round. To be fair, during his yrs in Detroit*, they really didn't have much talent on those teams... and in Orlando, his injuries limited his contribution. Here, it has been bad luck as much as anything.
The poster's question is valid, and for now, I say yes......
but, as effectively pointed out, his description of Hill's career is an egregious error.
* Alvin Gentry was the head coach for a few yrs
What is with you people? Know your god damn history.
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 1:47 pm
by Sun Scorched
Forgetting for a moment that Hill hasn't played a playoff game beyond the first round, what I find incredible is that he is not like every other ego-centric NBA player who flocks to LA or BOS during the twilight of their careers so that they can "contribute" to a championship team.
Hill said he was either staying in PHX or retiring. The man kept his word which seems to be increasingly rare.
As far as his career is concerned:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x1p46_uc7QThose highlights are from a sliver of the mans career... think about that. He has a better highlight reel than guys who have played full careers... Period. End of Story.
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:02 pm
by dYYYh.k²
i blame FILA
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Fri Sep 4, 2009 4:31 am
by Never Fear 33 Is Here
Sun Scorched wrote:Forgetting for a moment that Hill hasn't played a playoff game beyond the first round,
what I find incredible is that he is not like every other ego-centric NBA player who flocks to LA or BOS during the twilight of their careers so that they can "contribute" to a championship team.Hill said he was either staying in PHX or retiring. The man kept his word which seems to be increasingly rare.
As far as his career is concerned:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x1p46_uc7QThose highlights are from a sliver of the mans career... think about that. He has a better highlight reel than guys who have played full careers... Period. End of Story.
He did come here to fight for a Championship initially. However, there still is a distinct difference. He wants to "contribute", not just be a towel waver. I have actually heard him say in interviews that he doesn't want to be like Carr (ex Boston towel waver) and collect his cheque and ring while not contributing. Remember, he had an offer from Boston earlier this off season and decided to return as he didn't want to sit on the bench.
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Fri Sep 4, 2009 5:53 am
by the_warden
You wouldn't describe his career as disappointing? Disappointing is a relative term; obviously he has had a very good career, but had he not gotten hurt, it could've been even better.
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Fri Sep 4, 2009 6:04 am
by Never Fear 33 Is Here
the_warden wrote:You wouldn't describe his career as disappointing? Disappointing is a relative term; obviously he has had a very good career, but had he not gotten hurt, it could've been even better.
Sure his career could have been better had he not been injured. BUT, you seriously want to tell me that a 7 time All-Star had a disappointing career? The only thing disappointing in his career is that he got injured, much like Penny.
Re: Grant Hill the greatest ever to never see the 2nd round?
Posted: Fri Sep 4, 2009 7:28 am
by DooDooWap
Grant Hill rules! I hope he has many more great season with us.