Grant Hill | Ep. 139 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | SHOWTIME Basketball

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  • Been waiting on this one 🔥 On episode 139 of ALL THE SMOKE, former NBA superstar and Duke basketball icon, Grant Hill joins the boys for an EPIC convo discussing his hall-of-fame career. He reflects on his college and NBA hoops journey. Plus, he talks about his post-playing career transition into the media world and his other business ventures.
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    (00:00:00) - Intro
    (00:01:35) - Grant’s new book “GAME”
    (00:04:45) - 2022 Finals, Current NBA talk
    (00:11:50) - Upbringing, Falling in love with basketball
    (00:17:55) - Duke, Christian Laettner shot, 1994 Draft
    (00:30:10) - Rookie year, 1992 Dream Team practice squad, Winning Gold at 1996 Olympics
    (00:41:28) - Prime years in Detroit, Mental stress from injuries, NBA 75 thoughts
    (00:52:00) - G Hill gives Matt and Stak flowers, T-Mac, Tim Duncan Orlando saga,
    (01:04:25) - 2010 Playoffs with Phoenix, Losing to Lakers, Hilarious Shaq stories
    (01:13:50) - Becoming an owner of the Hawks, other business ventures
    (01:19:40) - Anita Baker introducing Grant to his wife, Being his own agent
    (01:30:50) - Quick. Hitters
    (01:42:14) - End
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  • @AllTheSmokeProductions
    @AllTheSmokeProductions  Před rokem +114

    (00:00:00) - Intro
    (00:01:35) - Grant’s new book “GAME”
    (00:04:45) - 2022 Finals, Current NBA talk
    (00:11:50) - Upbringing, Falling in love with basketball
    (00:17:55) - Duke, Christian Laettner shot, 1994 Draft
    (00:30:10) - Rookie year, 1992 Dream Team practice squad, Winning Gold at 1996 Olympics
    (00:41:28) - Prime years in Detroit, Mental stress from injuries, NBA 75 thoughts
    (00:52:00) - G Hill gives Matt and Stak flowers, T-Mac, Tim Duncan Orlando saga,
    (01:04:25) - 2010 Playoffs with Phoenix, Losing to Lakers, Hilarious Shaq stories
    (01:13:50) - Becoming an owner of the Hawks, other business ventures
    (01:19:40) - Anita Baker introduces Grant to his wife, Being his own agent
    (01:30:50) - Quick. Hitters
    (01:42:14) - End

    • @PIP...33
      @PIP...33 Před rokem +9

      BEST FUNDAMENTAL SF IN HISTORY
      BEST DRIBBLING SF IN HISTORY
      BEST QUICKNESS SF IN HISTORY

    • @rahinnbelton4972
      @rahinnbelton4972 Před rokem +1

      12

    • @rahinnbelton4972
      @rahinnbelton4972 Před rokem

      2

    • @waligibson240
      @waligibson240 Před rokem

      @@PIP...33 Facts, Facts and that's Facts!💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥🔥🤔🤔🤔

    • @PIP...33
      @PIP...33 Před rokem +3

      @@waligibson240 NO MATE, IM SERIOUS. In my 40 years I have never witness guy with better combination of vertical speed quickness to have post up moves fundamentals with both feet pivot an and ball control with both hands THE SAME. He had weakness his long shoot over 20 feet is not reliable and wasnt even good in 3s at all but he had pass playmaking and incredible feel when to drive when to pass. Unlike LeBron , Hill no need dozen snipers or to hold ball high usage. LeBron doesnt have great ball control, his usage top of the arc wait for others snipers to open while he stand and does nothing, thats not a passer to me, not to mention assist to turnover ration one of the worst in history with Harden and Westbrook. While Hill is more like Larry Bird he pass ball when games pace and flow comes to him he had feel for the game not ball hog forced dimes. If Hill stayed healthy I think he would be better than him.

  • @NateTheApollo
    @NateTheApollo Před rokem +874

    Grant Hill got one of the CLEANEST FADES in the NBA of ALL TIME and STILL got a clean fade.

  • @dwyanewade8645
    @dwyanewade8645 Před rokem +413

    "We gotta celebrate when we have success. Life isn't guaranteed. We gotta celebrate each other and Celebrate ourselves " Powerful statement G

    • @Doknot-tb9ey
      @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem +2

      Word.

    • @henrydorval7487
      @henrydorval7487 Před rokem +2

      Absolutely! 😎💪🏾

    • @deebrown5744
      @deebrown5744 Před rokem +3

      Life is guaranteed it's already set into place way before you was born of existence that's why we see some people make it and some people don't it was meant to be some people die young some people die all that's just the facts of life

    • @Fuccoffbud
      @Fuccoffbud Před rokem +2

      @@deebrown5744 alright then

    • @TreeSnackz
      @TreeSnackz Před rokem +1

      💯

  • @j.baptistecl.5758
    @j.baptistecl.5758 Před rokem +325

    Grant Hill, Derrick Rose, Penny Hardaway, Brandon Roy, if it wasn't for injuries who knows what type of resume and highlights we'd be looking at

    • @coldice15
      @coldice15 Před rokem +52

      And TMac

    • @KISS_MY_CONVERSE
      @KISS_MY_CONVERSE Před rokem +2

      nah derrick rose reached his peak. These point guards nowadays are 2nd fiddle players. Unless u can create superteams around them. There not impactful enough to lead a solid team to a championship. That's why CP3 can play for like 5 different franchises and still not win a chip and westbrick same thing. Play for multiple different franchises and achieved nothing ever since KD left him. Dominate scoring point guards dont win chips.

    • @tyronehartley86
      @tyronehartley86 Před rokem

      FACTS ‼️‼️‼️‼️

    • @j.baptistecl.5758
      @j.baptistecl.5758 Před rokem +42

      @@KISS_MY_CONVERSE bro you're tripping drose wasn't even entering his prime when he got hurt, dude had JUST developed a jumpshot + hit the weight room hard, shit was over for all point guards for the upcoming years none of them were strong or quick enough to stay with him, + he had a decent Bulls team who would've for sure improved building around his growing talent.

    • @nate9798
      @nate9798 Před rokem +3

      Add Alonzo to that list.

  • @techwood16
    @techwood16 Před rokem +280

    You can tell Grant needed this, this was an all time great interview

    • @pplRretards
      @pplRretards Před rokem +1

      Definitely gonna go out and buy his book! Always knew how good he was before injuries but really never knew much bout him and his life upmuntil this interview. I've Definitely became a giant fan of Grant Hill and have so much more respect for him as player and person! Would love to see him make a documentary or docu series bout his career and life! He mentioned on JJ Redick podcast that he and his wife have thought bout doing a podcast which I think would he would be awesome at! He just seems so down to earth and he's just looks at himself as just a regular guy! Extremely humble guy whose been at the top and almost lost it all even his life yet never let any of that hold him back! Never let the bad shit in life hold him down and never sat around felling sorry for himself! Just how he's said that he surpressed alot of emotions and everything while dealing with the injuries and those situations makes me really wanna read his book! Bet that it's phenomenal!

    • @lovenlightman
      @lovenlightman Před rokem +1

      Sounds very intelegent

    • @kevinhenry1681
      @kevinhenry1681 Před rokem

      Indeed…this was a great interview. I’m not a Duke fan but have mad respect for Grant. I’m going to get the book!!

    • @hadeselgin
      @hadeselgin Před rokem

      Give me chills to hear it from Grant himself how he dealt with the derailing injury, biggest what if

    • @selenasfan8410
      @selenasfan8410 Před rokem

      For real
      Top 5 show of all the smoke
      GH33

  • @NickScott86
    @NickScott86 Před rokem +277

    Grant Hill for the Pistons was the first jersey I ever bought. He was a BEAST in the 90s!

    • @yungrot7943
      @yungrot7943 Před rokem +18

      One of the best jerseys of all time.

    • @jarrellmason9080
      @jarrellmason9080 Před rokem +23

      @@yungrot7943 Those teal jerseys were low key tough.

    • @jrxreviews
      @jrxreviews Před rokem +3

      I still have mine from back then too

    • @Dray_3stacks
      @Dray_3stacks Před rokem +2

      Still got my teal G Hill 🔥

    • @Dray_3stacks
      @Dray_3stacks Před rokem +3

      @@jarrellmason9080 I’m glad they bring them back next season 🔥 gotta get a Cade in teal as well

  • @mars2b
    @mars2b Před rokem +171

    Grant Hill's game was a cross between Scottie Pippen and Magic Johnson. He was so smooth on the court. His senior year at Duke is still my favorite college basketball season

    • @aholmes74ah
      @aholmes74ah Před rokem +11

      Great comparisons!

    • @marcus.6487
      @marcus.6487 Před rokem +9

      yeah mane grant hill show'd tha fuq out hiz senior year @ duke

    • @j5daniel182
      @j5daniel182 Před rokem +8

      He actually was like Ben Simmons. He always gave the Shaq-Kobe lakers problems. He had post moves! The only weakness was that he had no outside shooting.
      However, if you sagged off him, he will use the space to attack inside. A lot better mentality than Ben Simmons ..

    • @twizzy585ful
      @twizzy585ful Před rokem +5

      @@j5daniel182 nah he had it right

    • @j5daniel182
      @j5daniel182 Před rokem

      @@twizzy585ful at his peak he attempted 0.3 three point shots a game! With wuth 0.14% accuracy. Like basically he shot no 3s.

  • @domj9446
    @domj9446 Před rokem +63

    I love his brutal honesty about the top 75.

    • @Doknot-tb9ey
      @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem +10

      Its sad that he had some emotions when he wasn't apart of the top 75.

    • @ripesince88
      @ripesince88 Před rokem

      That’s that competitive animal in him.

    • @Doknot-tb9ey
      @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem

      @@ripesince88 True.

    • @marcuszeno1
      @marcuszeno1 Před rokem

      @@Doknot-tb9ey you

  • @gordongilbert3686
    @gordongilbert3686 Před rokem +155

    G Hill is a staple in Detroit. I remember being 8 years old having his FILAS and my grandparents always taking me to see the Pistons play. He’s a legend. I hate that he never won a ring with the Pistons

    • @Doknot-tb9ey
      @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem +4

      He deserves his jersey retired in Detroit.

    • @shauntaylor4423
      @shauntaylor4423 Před rokem +1

      @@Doknot-tb9ey no he don’t ! Born and raised in Detroit Nobody talk about somebody who left us ! Maybe the magic or Suns !!

    • @Doknot-tb9ey
      @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem +1

      @@shauntaylor4423 Did he say anything bad about Detroit? Maybe he left because of the medical staff where his injuries gotten worse. He still had his best years in Detroit where the team was still relevant after the bad boys era, also winning co-rookie of the year. I don't think he will get his jersey retired in Orlando or Phoenix since he was past his prime on those teams.

    • @shauntaylor4423
      @shauntaylor4423 Před rokem +1

      @@Doknot-tb9ey he a great player and great man just not a Detroit Legend or pistons legend facts !!!

    • @shauntaylor4423
      @shauntaylor4423 Před rokem

      @@Doknot-tb9ey I am a die hard Detroit Piston’s fan you can’t tell me shit old man

  • @TheLigat1
    @TheLigat1 Před rokem +124

    That Top 15-20 list would look very different if Grant Hill didn’t deal with all of those injuries. Prime Grant Hill when MJ retired the 1st time they was passing the mantle to him. Grant was one of my fav players growing up in the 90’s. Class personified and humble.

    • @aholmes74ah
      @aholmes74ah Před rokem +8

      Indeed. The first legit next MJ.

    • @MarvelousJP
      @MarvelousJP Před rokem +21

      Grant, T-Mac & Penny would be top 20 All Time if it wasn’t for injuries imo

    • @Doknot-tb9ey
      @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem +1

      @@MarvelousJP They should be top 20 regardless I mean injuries happen.

    • @TheBaller3213
      @TheBaller3213 Před rokem +8

      People forget LARRY JOHNSON, JAMAL MASHBURN as well as HILL AND HARDAWAY I mean all 4 of those guys were great from the outset when they were kids. They had greatness in their future positively no question asked

    • @glennandquin5542
      @glennandquin5542 Před rokem +1

      Healthy Grant with healthy Tmac 🔥🔥

  • @TheSands83
    @TheSands83 Před rokem +83

    People have no clue what a monster prime grant hill was. Grant n penny were beasts in the 90s. Two guys who were huge what if’s. Grant,penny, Len bias, Ralph Sampson, sabonis, petrovic. Biggest what ifs

    • @duaneacarterii
      @duaneacarterii Před rokem +2

      Right. Dude had next before he got hurt

    • @ro8247
      @ro8247 Před rokem +1

      My top 2 favorite players growing up i make my kid google them and their games 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤣

    • @QGuides
      @QGuides Před rokem

      Yes lawd

    • @junkfoodbad7395
      @junkfoodbad7395 Před rokem +1

      we have a clue... we were there!

    • @gabrielruiz9871
      @gabrielruiz9871 Před rokem

      Don’t forget Reggie Lewis

  • @sirdwaynesdm
    @sirdwaynesdm Před rokem +56

    "You have to get comfortable stepping into Greatness."
    That's a hell of a line.
    This was a phenomenal episode.

  • @SplashBandicoot5
    @SplashBandicoot5 Před rokem +33

    Grant Hill was the one who was supposed to take over the league when MJ retired He was the first prototype of what we see today in nba players

  • @bokim2505
    @bokim2505 Před rokem +11

    This was by far one of the most favorite interviews. I grew up in the 90’s and always felt that void in Grant not having the chance to get back to his greatness.

  • @samgunz1
    @samgunz1 Před rokem +24

    How can you not love grant hill... humility is a lost art esp in sports.. look at his answer when they asked him how he would've fared against today's game.. no bragging or boasting.. true gentleman 💯

  • @tederickjames4707
    @tederickjames4707 Před rokem +39

    Wow....this is one of the BEST interviews I've ever watched!!! People don't really know how GREAT of a player Grant Hill was. This gave people a lot of insight on what he went through during his time in the NBA. I'm sorry, but to me he's definitely top 50 GREATEST PLAYERS OF ALL TIME.....HANDS DOWN!!!

  • @lorrnem
    @lorrnem Před rokem +50

    G Hill and Penny were the players that made me fall in love with Basketball. Happy to see him on here.

  • @jmcgee39
    @jmcgee39 Před rokem +27

    When it comes to this man here, T-Mac said it best: We were robbed of seeing greatness.

  • @md3dasnipa386
    @md3dasnipa386 Před rokem +22

    Grant Hill.. A True Class Act!! It Was A Pleasure Watching Him In College & The NBA.

  • @Ray_Ray
    @Ray_Ray Před rokem +6

    G-Hill Hairline Immaculate for the last 30 years

  • @obiclark1027
    @obiclark1027 Před rokem +8

    All I got to say is Tupac All eyez on me CD cover ❤️‍🔥Grant Hills FILAs sitting down in front of the 96 Mercedes 🔥🔥🔥

  • @willray0415
    @willray0415 Před rokem +32

    Grant, Penny, T-Mac.....3 greatest players of all-time that we never got to see at their greatest "greatness" because of injuries & none of them are bitter. I'm glad y'all gave us this episode

    • @lezlynrobert
      @lezlynrobert Před rokem +2

      Vince Carter as well

    • @Pettis179
      @Pettis179 Před rokem +3

      And Brandon Roy

    • @willray0415
      @willray0415 Před rokem +1

      @@Pettis179 hell yeah, absolutely!! Forgot about him & Danny Grainger

    • @kelvinboyd4847
      @kelvinboyd4847 Před rokem +1

      Dajuan wagner we was cheated too he would of been good he had that dog in him too..

  • @SenorAzazel
    @SenorAzazel Před rokem +152

    This man right here was so nasty with it hate that injuries cut his prime short.

    • @sidneygraham
      @sidneygraham Před rokem +7

      True but he still got into the hall of fame...so it all works out

    • @elaguitas440
      @elaguitas440 Před rokem +11

      @@sidneygraham not really he could of been top ten all time

    • @IsoBreezo_
      @IsoBreezo_ Před rokem +1

      Been nasty man I swear grant hill been the one

    • @aholmes74ah
      @aholmes74ah Před rokem +4

      The first really legitamate next Micheal Jordan

    • @Sirleones
      @Sirleones Před rokem +1

      It was while watching Beyond The Glory that I like Grant was fuckin’ niggas ankles up 😂

  • @413slim
    @413slim Před rokem +49

    Hill was smooth and it didn't really look like he was working hard but when the game was over he would have 35-10-10. His athleticism was also very slept on

  • @girlmeetsreality4644
    @girlmeetsreality4644 Před rokem +15

    I'm so happy Grant finally truly opened up about his injuries and how it made him feel. He always took the stoic route when talking about it.... it must have been so therapeutic for him to finally share with the world his frustration and sadness with it. Great interview!!!

  • @repobody
    @repobody Před rokem +47

    Easily the best episode! Grant is a great orator, intelligent, classy, entertaining. He was really groomed to be the face of the NBA in the mid-late 90s. I remember seeing him and Tamia at a Golden Corral in Orlando. He walked in on crutches with his family and as a kid I asked for a picture with a disposable camera. He reluctantly agreed to letting me take it of him on his way out. I think the injuries took a big toll on him on and off the court but he was always very down to earth and humble.

  • @twiincentral8780
    @twiincentral8780 Před rokem +12

    Crazy thing with Kobe, EVERYONE who goes to the gym late sees him working. Amazing.

  • @jaleelmuhammad2222
    @jaleelmuhammad2222 Před rokem +12

    Grant keep ur head up!! I'm 51 and from Chicago. Trust me, everyone knows how fantastic you were before your injury!! You are a NBA legend!!!! Peace and love!

  • @tellall23
    @tellall23 Před rokem +25

    My first NCAA memory as a kid was seeing a player that looked about 6'8/6'9 moving and playing like a Point Guard, doing everything. It just looked very different. Then I learned the name was Grant Hill playing for that Duke University.

  • @shotbboy
    @shotbboy Před rokem +5

    one of the most modest superstars. i think attending college for 4 years developed his character prior to getting into the league rather than being one-and-done

  • @rymar5911
    @rymar5911 Před rokem +38

    Grant Hill…legend.

  • @QStormTV
    @QStormTV Před rokem +8

    I was very young when Grant was in the league so didn’t watch him, but fully enjoyed this interview. I also loved that he took any opportunity he could to mention Tamia. So funny, but adorable. It’s dope to see all of these basketball players with podcasts shifting the narrative on players. Great job as usual guys!

    • @gracieannwebster8196
      @gracieannwebster8196 Před rokem +1

      I am saying. Tamia has that man heart locked. 💑 It is like he played in Detroit but any chance he got, he was in LA with her before marriage.

  • @georgeoneil8678
    @georgeoneil8678 Před rokem +9

    Never heard this legend speak so confident about his talent. He gave MJ the business several times

    • @nathanlawson313
      @nathanlawson313 Před rokem

      He wasn't joking. He made prime Scottie Pippen look like a child. Look up prime Hill vs Jordan.

  • @colbymenefee1004
    @colbymenefee1004 Před rokem +27

    One of few men who can say they gave Jordan the business

    • @felix3033
      @felix3033 Před rokem +7

      Crossed Pippen, dunked on Mutombo and Zo he was so cold

  • @caper087
    @caper087 Před rokem +10

    Grant hill is legendary.. I didn’t realize he’s into so many endeavours.. man is crazy busy

  • @antdixon7852
    @antdixon7852 Před rokem +20

    Please get Drose I’d love to hear his story, one of my favorite players his story inspires me so much just in every day life alone

  • @dennis10rodman
    @dennis10rodman Před rokem +7

    Hearing that he's mad about not being select to top 75th of the NBA, especially he's in the Cleveland, in the arena, watching the guys he had played against in his era, really make me heartbreaking and feel sorry for him. And you can tell he felt same heartbreaking feeling by his voice when he talked about how injury change his career and miss the call from Phil Jackson. Despite all that, he still had really great NBA career, and his story inspired so many people, nice to see him can finally let the past go and move on by publish the book. This is the one of the best episode ever.

  • @jeremyjones8917
    @jeremyjones8917 Před rokem +36

    This man was a baller and his cross over was serious shout out to grant hill true legend

  • @CWare33
    @CWare33 Před rokem +30

    Y’all really in yall prime right now. One of the best episodes yet I learned a LOT. I’ve seen every episode since JR smith day one the growth is wild

  • @supreme504
    @supreme504 Před rokem +13

    Grant's maternal grandmother lived in New Orleans and he always came down every summer. The neighborhood park was called Lawrence Square. We played basketball everyday. One particular time Grant came for the summer -and was 6 inches taller! And the rest is history. LOL

  • @corbencarter-dixon5758
    @corbencarter-dixon5758 Před rokem +20

    Because Grant Hill’s father played for the Cowboys and he’s a die hard Cowboy fan himself, Jack can finally have his day lol.

  • @yeon723
    @yeon723 Před rokem +34

    Grant Hill is humble, he'd destroy kids in this era.

  • @TuPapiSuave69
    @TuPapiSuave69 Před rokem +5

    Really under appreciated. This man is the nicest player in the league and at one point was one of the best. It’s a shame that him and Tracy are not on the 75 best players.

  • @bigkurt77
    @bigkurt77 Před rokem +10

    I love that Grant Hill got mad comfortable in this interview and shared his truth! Shout out Southlakes HS and Reston/, VA!

  • @LoganNagol
    @LoganNagol Před rokem +3

    27:20 man it’s follow ups like this that make Matt such a great interviewer. He knows his audience so well

  • @kwamesarfo-mensah5785
    @kwamesarfo-mensah5785 Před rokem +15

    You know you've made your mark as a podcast when you got Grant Hill, of all people, cursing and keeping it raw. Great work Matt and Stak!

  • @tunderabouin2598
    @tunderabouin2598 Před rokem +12

    Grant epitomizes class.

  • @jamiecousins254
    @jamiecousins254 Před rokem +9

    Grant Hill was the only Duke player that I like while they were still playing for Duke. Absolute legend!

  • @JesusDominguez-Perez
    @JesusDominguez-Perez Před rokem +2

    So many goat stories, I’m like a kid in the candy store

  • @brianramos8905
    @brianramos8905 Před rokem +3

    Never comment on CZcams but seeing 3 of my favorite players in the same place talking about the sport I love is priceless. Grant Hill is one of my favorite all-time, class, humility and can ball and will kick ass in any era. Thanks, Matt and Stephen great show.

  • @annegreene7690
    @annegreene7690 Před rokem +6

    Grant one of the unspoiled only child of professional parents. Thank you his parents. I pray you are proud of your baby. Grant missed Jada’s bullet.

  • @natalieboone5413
    @natalieboone5413 Před rokem +7

    Fantastic interview… I have never heard Grant talk this much. Love it

  • @vharris5503
    @vharris5503 Před rokem +5

    Listening to him describe his injury actually upset me because I had a non union fracture/ injury my senior year right before I was going to be offered a scholarship. I didn't walk for nearly 2 years...I know his pain smh

  • @reddoggie100
    @reddoggie100 Před rokem +7

    G Hill absolute legend. All the smoke always fire. Appreciate all 3 of you! 💨

  • @kevlar1386
    @kevlar1386 Před rokem +11

    Grant Hill rockin the Grant Hills 🔥🔥

  • @thinglizzy2718
    @thinglizzy2718 Před rokem +2

    Yoooo! As I’m listening to this at work I realize Grant Hill is my boss!! I’m a truck driver for Snyder pretzels, cape cod and kettle chips, and all natural snacks. Owned by Campbells!

  • @donovanwoods9417
    @donovanwoods9417 Před rokem +6

    Whenever Matt says, “Mmmhmm,” I momentarily think everything in life is gonna be ok. The respect former players show these dudes says everything!

  • @ronnieshepherd1884
    @ronnieshepherd1884 Před rokem +9

    Great interview!!!! Grant Hill was awesome and I never thought I would hear him curse, but it was all for fun. Matt & Stack is great together and this show is AWESOME!!!

  • @keaubreysumpter2731
    @keaubreysumpter2731 Před rokem +5

    Im happy to see Grant receiving his flowers he was definitely a great player and i agree with Matt & Stack he should've been part of that 75 list

  • @zaldyox
    @zaldyox Před rokem +1

    Grant Hill is the man. I've listened to 2 podcasts with him as a guest and not one second did I feel like tuning out.

  • @Iamdasouth
    @Iamdasouth Před rokem +9

    His Fila Signature sneaker actually outsold Jordans back in the day and now since he signed a lifetime deal with Fila his retro sneakers actually made Fila back relevant in sneaker culture my fave G.Hill fila sneakers was 1-3 the rest were dope also but the 1-3 was when he was dominating the league.

    • @Jiron127
      @Jiron127 Před rokem

      Because Jordan's were $100-125. Nobody could afford those lol. Grant hill was probably $75

  • @brandonbrown9334
    @brandonbrown9334 Před rokem +6

    Bro, his crossover was legendary

  • @tonyrizzo615
    @tonyrizzo615 Před rokem +6

    God really blessed Hill, the man is great at everything he pursues

  • @dwilliams5056
    @dwilliams5056 Před rokem +3

    G Hill is still one of my favorite players. I watched him from college, to pre-season, until he left my Pistons. I wish he never got hurt.

  • @LA-qv1ir
    @LA-qv1ir Před rokem +25

    One of my all time favorites. Just a great player, but an even greater man who's as humble as he was good on the court. Prime Grant Hill would crush most "superstars" of today and had he not been injured, would be high up on in the summit of Mount Rushmore. A healthy Grant would have also changed the trajectory of Tracy McGrady's career too and we'd have gotten many more years from the two.
    Thank you for this interview.

    • @smvgrv1624
      @smvgrv1624 Před rokem +1

      Facts! Class Act!

    • @joehristovski9480
      @joehristovski9480 Před rokem

      That's ankle injury sounds fked ! That Detroit medical team was off its head ! I knew he had a lot groin issues although never knew the ankle shit ! Of course he was never the same, credit to his strength and mental tenacity coming back to the nba !!

  • @davidhill7071
    @davidhill7071 Před rokem +3

    My all-time favorite player. When he was in Detroit, he could do anything he wanted on the court, to anyone he wanted to. He Gave MJ and Pippen the business and did it to Shaq and Kobe. And I love Kobe as a player, but nobody wanted the smoke from a healthy Grant Hill.

  • @toddsterling5090
    @toddsterling5090 Před rokem +26

    Grant would've been top 10 all time, had injuries not shortened his career!!

  • @seunokix9319
    @seunokix9319 Před rokem +3

    I became a basketball fan because of Grant Hill. Back when he played for the Pistons. If he didn't get hurt then, he'd be a household name, next to Jordan.

  • @jmiller903
    @jmiller903 Před rokem +2

    I never really knew too much about ghill besides that he was a super talented player whose career was hurt by injuries but he still ended up playing a long time, him being part of the hawks, and him being a respectable analyst on tv. But after listening him on here and on jj's pod i am blown away by his remarkable story. I really enjoyed his great storytelling too. It's amazing to see what he's been through, how much he's accomplished and all that he's involved in now. Seems like he has stories for days from all those years he played and tons off the court stuff too. I thought he was super open, honest and thoughtful. Seems like his book really got him to want to open up more and dive deep on his history. I feel like anything he wants to do he would be successful at. He really seems to have a sharp and in depth mind. Ive got a whole lot more respect and admiration for him now. I mean from how serious his injuries were, the crazy details with that, his great/wild music stories, going up against a lot of the best of all time, usa ball etc. Dude has seen a lot and im looking forward to hearing more and seeing what hes up to next especially him picking the usa squad thats huge. Good for grant man. Im glad it seems like his peers have ultimate respect for him and hopefully this book and his media appearances will make an even broader audience appreciate him more. Easy guy to root for after learning about him

  • @LEFTY2GUNZ401twoGUNZ
    @LEFTY2GUNZ401twoGUNZ Před rokem +5

    Grant hill always head one of the best barbers I swear always crispy 🔥🔥💪🏾

  • @robinrondo
    @robinrondo Před rokem +5

    This was amazing!! More retired NBA stars please!!! Much respect to G Hill

  • @TheSportsandFilmFellowship

    I didn’t have any role models growing up, but Grant Hill was the only one along with Kobe and Earl Monroe. I really looked up to Grant. Him and his wife Tamia was the only relationship I looked up to when I was young. 🔥🙏🏽

  • @spann3232
    @spann3232 Před rokem +9

    They need to get Brandon Roy on he was a killer to till injury

  • @Kylesthetics
    @Kylesthetics Před rokem +6

    Love hearing those Kobe stories. G Hill a legend 🫡

  • @mwj9080
    @mwj9080 Před rokem +5

    Grant Hill is one of my all time favorite players. Man if he never got injured...smh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 what a legend.
    #salutetogreatness 👊🏿

  • @OmegaSupreme1
    @OmegaSupreme1 Před rokem +4

    Everyone talks about Jalen Rose hairline but GHills right up there with him lol

  • @michaelfoster3441
    @michaelfoster3441 Před rokem +4

    Grant was awesome, that first step was one of the greatest ever .

  • @htownq3300
    @htownq3300 Před rokem +3

    bruh this man has aged like fine wine forreal he put a lil black dye on the grays we wouldn't even know he old

  • @Doknot-tb9ey
    @Doknot-tb9ey Před rokem +8

    I've been waiting for Grant Hill to be on All the Smoke.He should made the top 75 and its so sad when he talks about the injuries he went through. I wish T-Mac and Grant Hill would have been on the court together healthy in Orlando. I like how Grant told Stephen that he needs to respect Dolph Schayes for the era he played in. Stephen, JJ Redick and others need to stop disrespecting players of the past.

    • @nate8604
      @nate8604 Před rokem +1

      True, just like their guys got to stop disrespecting the younger generation.

  • @deltaalpha1473
    @deltaalpha1473 Před rokem +2

    thank you for the episode. Grant was my childhood idol and it's so nice to hear about his stories from his own perspective. This video has conjured my memory of excitement for unboxing and lacing those FILAs as a kid from Japan.

  • @cheryldthomas9415
    @cheryldthomas9415 Před rokem +5

    I been a grant hill fan the 1st time i saw him playing for duke. So happy his on the show, thanks guys great interview. Ur guest keep getting better and better. Love u guys been all the smoke fan from episode 1 ❤️.

  • @23kc
    @23kc Před rokem +12

    Hands down the best episode so far. I'm probably biased cause he's my 2nd favorite player ever, but man, he's such a class act. Intelligent, eloquent and always super humble. Kids don't realize it but he really supposed to be the next MJ.
    I just can't believe y'all didn't ask him who won that 1 on 1 with Kobe SMH.

    • @za4708
      @za4708 Před rokem

      Kobe, he never lose

    • @leontteilc9527
      @leontteilc9527 Před rokem

      Who’s your first favorite player?

    • @23kc
      @23kc Před rokem +1

      @@leontteilc9527 MJ

  • @gabrieldeshawn
    @gabrieldeshawn Před rokem +7

    Calling Ready to Die “Born to Die” is crazy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @chrisisslick
      @chrisisslick Před rokem +1

      Lol he recorded that as a Grant Hill exclusive 😆

    • @knova
      @knova Před rokem

      Crazier than that is this is the only correction I've found in all the comments 😏
      Sht burnt my ears when I heard em say it

    • @hueyfreeman5509
      @hueyfreeman5509 Před rokem

      Unbelievable how they got that wrong smh

    • @vittiriowashington5211
      @vittiriowashington5211 Před rokem

      He called the Jordan Concords, the 10s...smh

  • @fonz112goss4
    @fonz112goss4 Před rokem

    This is the talent I grew up with!! Thank you for this treat and you guys are blessings continue to be givers!!

  • @deandreray3500
    @deandreray3500 Před rokem +6

    Grant Hill was the difference on those Duke team’s, his presence put them over the top as a guy who watched those squads!

  • @ishetrying
    @ishetrying Před rokem +4

    I can't wait to read the book. Grant Hill is my all-time favorite.

  • @rjallday28
    @rjallday28 Před rokem +9

    I'd go 96 Penny Hardaway then 97 Grant Hill,99-00 Shaquille o'neal,92 Michael Jordan then 94 Scottie Pippen as my all time team of the 90s.

    • @henrydorval7487
      @henrydorval7487 Před rokem +2

      That's a great selection right there!

    • @stepdi
      @stepdi Před rokem +2

      Woo! That’s a banger right there

    • @tbprofile1295
      @tbprofile1295 Před rokem +1

      Same except I'd go with Olajuwon over Shaq.

  • @THECARTER804
    @THECARTER804 Před rokem +2

    My favorite player ever! Met him when he was at Duke! Been my favorite every since!! ✊🏾✊🏾

  • @Detroit313Eskimoe
    @Detroit313Eskimoe Před rokem

    We needed this interview for his closure and ours🙏🏾💯... Grant was/is the greatest what if story ever🙌🏿🤞🏾🔥🔥🔥

  • @esseckbryant1001
    @esseckbryant1001 Před rokem +4

    Great interview, good to see this side of Grant Hill , great, and good questions.

  • @jaymack9442
    @jaymack9442 Před rokem +5

    Great interview. Grant Hill is a class act on and off the court.

  • @charleswjr80
    @charleswjr80 Před rokem

    One of my favorite players in the NBA. One of the best to do it. Keep these great interviews coming fellas.

  • @joyreynancia6377
    @joyreynancia6377 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is very inspirational interview...thank you G hill...your a beast on your prime...

  • @nate9798
    @nate9798 Před rokem +3

    Speaking of Alonzo man y'all need to get him on the show.

  • @4khalilson
    @4khalilson Před rokem +3

    One of my favorite players as a kid..he’s bounce was unreal no bs

  • @mrsmusic6985
    @mrsmusic6985 Před rokem

    I loved Grant Hill so much growing up! He was one of my first crushes lol! Amazing player! I hate that the injuries held him back. I had his jersey and the Filas. His Sprite commercial - “Grant Hill drinks Sprite” one of the best ever! And he married one of my favorite singers Tamia! So happy y’all did this interview! ❤️

  • @loawtf
    @loawtf Před rokem +1

    Most excited I've been for a pod between hosts and guests. Grant was my favorite player before I even knew what basketball really was.

  • @khristianpeel7165
    @khristianpeel7165 Před rokem +3

    Those Jerry Stackhouse-era Pistons uniforms were so fire.

  • @pilarjohn8456
    @pilarjohn8456 Před rokem +3

    Loved the interview 👍🏿

  • @AR4ace
    @AR4ace Před rokem +2

    Great interview!! Grant was definitely able to unpack somethings