GRANT HILL REACHES 1,000 CAREER GAMES

[mkwest]

HOUSTON – There were plenty of moments in Grant Hill’s storied career where he felt like any game could have been his last.

But through multiple ankle surgeries and years of doubts from pundits and in his own mind about whether or not his playing days would be forever lost, Hill persevered. On Tuesday when he checked in with 1:05 left in the first quarter at Toyota Center, Hill, more than 18 years after his professional basketball journey began, became the 20th active player to appear in 1,000 NBA games.

“There were periods of time 10 years ago, where I didn’t know if I would play again, let alone play a thousand games,” Hill said, seated in front of his locker with the game ball in his lap.

“It’s not a major accomplishment in the grand scheme of things, but to me, I think with all that I’ve been through things like that, things like a few years ago playing all 82 games, are personally things I’m proud of.”

“I think the most gratifying thing is, I think I find joy in things that I didn’t find joy in maybe earlier in my career,” Hill said. “I think the relationships. I think when you’re younger and probably a little bit more selfish, you know, the world revolves around you and you think about your legacy and your place, all-star games and all that other stuff. Now, it’s just knowing what I’ve been through and being able to still play and the relationships and bonds that you form with your teammates and the lessons that you learn, all those little things are more significant to me than anything I did prior to my injuries.”

Eric Patten, Clippers.com

[RiversideClips]

Nice article & he did he show great poise in the 2nd half or what? We as Clips fans are so lucky to see how Chauncey & Grant mentor the team, even CP3. This is a special team b/c special players WANT to be here, like Grant Hill.

[Neddy]

congrats to grant. i truly hope he returns next season rather than retiring. we can really use him to help us off the bench for another year. what he can bring on and off the court for the contract he is signed with us, is impossible to replace.

[og15]

Hill has really persevered. If there's any old guy I would like on my team, it would be him.

[mttwlsn16]

Props to grant. A real OG lol. Glad we're on tv tonight so I can finally see him live in a clipps uni

[mj_shoefanatic]

Kudos to ghill!

[Angel strike1]

hill is a stud and classy dude. just wish his career went better. but at least he gets a ring finally.