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Sports InsiderGrant Hill Set to Join the Phoenix Suns.
July 6th 2007 06:18
There are a few players in the NBA that are deserving of a title because they have been such loyal servants to the game and public, we can count Grant Hill as one of the good guys who deserves championship glory.
According to Hill’s agent he is set to sign a contract with the Phoenix Suns for two years that is roughly worth about $4 million. Grant would have undoubtedly got more cabbage if he went elsewhere but he is hungry for a title says his agent Lon Babby: “There's no question he could've gotten considerably more money elsewhere, but that was not the principle," Babby said. "I think the most important factor for him was the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a team competing for the championship.” (Reed, AP, 2007)
Mr. Nice Guy has had one of the more star-crossed careers in the NBA, being wildly popular at the peak of his powers, but ultimately succumbing to numerous devastating injuries curbing his impact. After signing a seven year contract to much fanfare with the Orlando Magic for $93 million, he was expected to help the team out in overcoming the championship hurdle. Unfortunately, for Hill it wasn’t meant to be.
Let’s give plaudits to Grant though for not giving up the fight for an NBA championship and
after contemplating retirement once his contract ran out this year he is back for one last shot.
It is surprising to note that after all the All-Star game appearances, awards and college championships that Hill has never gotten past the first round of the playoffs as a pro. We can assume that a team like the Suns who are on the cusp of a championship will help him surmount that dubious record.
The signs look good for Hill and the Suns, because for the first time since the millennium Grant has made it through a whole season relatively unscathed, while for the man, he joins a squad brimming with quality players where his basketball savvy will prove an invaluable commodity.
We can only wish success for both Grant and the Suns.
Moving onto news involving the continuing Kobe Bryant saga, we hear that the Bean has apologised to Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak who he has been lambasting to everyone around him and beyond. Hell, he probably hired a plane and dropped fliers from the sky informing everyone of his dissatisfaction.
During a press conference publicising his camp for youngsters, Bryant stated that: “I just felt like as a man, it was important for me to tell him, `I'm sorry it came out that way…I was frustrated, I was venting…” (Nadel, AP, 2007)
When pressed if he still wanted a trade away from Hollywood, Bryant replied: “I haven't thought about that in a long, long time. I've kind of stepped away from that. I've concentrated on Team USA. What I say is what I say. We'll just have to see where it goes.” (Nadel, AP, 2007)
Got to hand it to Kobe, he really does know how to draw attention to himself – good or bad, but mainly bad.
Continuing with our theme of videos with the recent draftees here is another one of Greg Oden receiving words of wisdom from some all time greats.
According to Hill’s agent he is set to sign a contract with the Phoenix Suns for two years that is roughly worth about $4 million. Grant would have undoubtedly got more cabbage if he went elsewhere but he is hungry for a title says his agent Lon Babby: “There's no question he could've gotten considerably more money elsewhere, but that was not the principle," Babby said. "I think the most important factor for him was the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a team competing for the championship.” (Reed, AP, 2007)
Mr. Nice Guy has had one of the more star-crossed careers in the NBA, being wildly popular at the peak of his powers, but ultimately succumbing to numerous devastating injuries curbing his impact. After signing a seven year contract to much fanfare with the Orlando Magic for $93 million, he was expected to help the team out in overcoming the championship hurdle. Unfortunately, for Hill it wasn’t meant to be.
Let’s give plaudits to Grant though for not giving up the fight for an NBA championship and
Let's hope that Grant Hill's body can keep up with the high octane Suns. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
It is surprising to note that after all the All-Star game appearances, awards and college championships that Hill has never gotten past the first round of the playoffs as a pro. We can assume that a team like the Suns who are on the cusp of a championship will help him surmount that dubious record.
The signs look good for Hill and the Suns, because for the first time since the millennium Grant has made it through a whole season relatively unscathed, while for the man, he joins a squad brimming with quality players where his basketball savvy will prove an invaluable commodity.
We can only wish success for both Grant and the Suns.
Moving onto news involving the continuing Kobe Bryant saga, we hear that the Bean has apologised to Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak who he has been lambasting to everyone around him and beyond. Hell, he probably hired a plane and dropped fliers from the sky informing everyone of his dissatisfaction.
During a press conference publicising his camp for youngsters, Bryant stated that: “I just felt like as a man, it was important for me to tell him, `I'm sorry it came out that way…I was frustrated, I was venting…” (Nadel, AP, 2007)
When pressed if he still wanted a trade away from Hollywood, Bryant replied: “I haven't thought about that in a long, long time. I've kind of stepped away from that. I've concentrated on Team USA. What I say is what I say. We'll just have to see where it goes.” (Nadel, AP, 2007)
Got to hand it to Kobe, he really does know how to draw attention to himself – good or bad, but mainly bad.
Continuing with our theme of videos with the recent draftees here is another one of Greg Oden receiving words of wisdom from some all time greats.
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