Grant Hill’s Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

[@drewbranch7700]

I have been binging on these HOF speeches

[@ichxr2569]

I know right, they really do not get old.

[@MGlyfe]

Me too!! 🏀

[@kingsize1182]

Me, too. LOL.

[@billytyson4575]

Me, too!

[@doteth6603]

Foreal. One commonality in most of the players that entered. Isiah Thomas is always mentioned as someone that helped them.

[@gregthebarber9993]

Way to go Grant Hill! One of few NBA Jerseys I ever had. My mother work courteous hours of overtime for me to have your #33 back in 95. We still love you to this day!! Congrats again. Very inspiring speech 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾🙏🏿✊🏾

[@cvilla5631]

Bro, your mom is the real MVP!!

[@siqaraminmassaquoi1999]

I had the reversible Grant Hill on one side and Jordan on the other. They need to bring those back

[@gregthebarber9993]

@@siqaraminmassaquoi1999 I remember that one

[@gregthebarber9993]

@@siqaraminmassaquoi1999 They were exclusive. They need to bring it back 💯💯💯

[@2boysboxing]

I’ve been a Suns fan since 89-90 but when Grant Hill came into the league. I had to get that jersey. My dad worked construction and I was one of 3 boys. Not cheap. My dad being the best dad, he took us 3 to get what jersey we each wanted. I got the Grant Hill, my older brother got the Jason Kidd and my little brother got the Alonzo Mourning jerseys. However, not long after that I decided to go to the community pool and left my Jersey in the locker and it disappeared. That was tough knowing how hard my dad had worked to get me that and I was not responsible. In spite of that happening. I can remember that was on of my happiest days of my life.

[@ddub5074]

If Grant doesn’t have the injuries he’s probably top ten all time. Super classy guy and human being.

[@Crotchton]

I'll even go top 5

[@12thman75]

One of the true gentlemen/gems in NBA history. I adore that man.

[@rashardstallworth9240]

This is the most articulate HOF speech I have ever heard.

[@philstewart345]

You must have missed Allen Iverson's HOF speech!

[@wisemenwisemen6905]

Rashard Stallworth ...... Brother please don't by into that you speak well for black person b's.

[@meg-k-waldren]

@@wisemenwisemen6905 well said.

[@BryanFrois]

It was Great! And you need to listen the speech from David Robinson

[@aaas1t]

Yes it was, right along with Ray Allen.

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Great speech, short, sweet, thanked everyone, it’s not always about you, about the others that got you there, grant hill is that example.

[@aaas1t]

Congrats Grant Hill, you are an amazing player and you have earned your place as an Hall Of Fame recipient.

[@DJaySplitSecond]

Grant is a classy humble guy, I met him and his wife in Boston a while back and they both were really nice!!!

[@whatudoin1]

Grant is such a smooth talker!He managed to insert "spend my life with you".A great song his wife did...

[@omarawad1995]

Grant Hill: one of the biggest "what ifs" stories in the history of the NBA. The ecstatic "Grant Hill with the explosion!..." commentary is still vivid in my memory. I was glad that he was able to finish his career on his own terms. Thoroughly deserved induction to the HOF.

[@Amick44]

He sure does. ONLY injuries prevented him from being a high ranking All time great.

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Grant Hill is one of classiest and most elegant gentlemen to ever play the game of basketball. He made the game look good, not the other way around. Highly respected by his peers and there will never be another one like him. Could have been in the conversation as GOAT, if it wasn’t for the perpetual injuries. He overcame it with relentless energy and drive. The fact that he was able to come back over and over again is what saved his career and got him into the HOF. Most players would not have been able to come back that many times.

[@runbmc35]

Grant Hill is one of my heroes having grown up watching him as a fan of the pistons. He had a very complete game

[@jojot.raymundo6965]

Probably one of the most respected player who ever graced the NBA... A class of his own...The sportsmanship he brings to the court was exceptional.Through many injuries he suffered still he climb it out to reach the top of the game,a virtouso with the ball,the nicest guy out there who inspired many to follow...Salute to you Mr.Hill...

[@hineedz]

Patrick Ewing such a class,,,a ton of people adore this guy,,,such a person such a leader...Championship or not you are one of the best.

[@r6-AgentScorpionParkerKRider23]

From a Bulls fan in the 80s/90s(til I found out what an asshole Krause was) you're right and dead on! Ewing wasn't a champion because of a couple guys we had 23/33 but otherwise he would've definitely won one or two....and we new we needed to him that's why we always respected his Knicks....ALWAYS

[@wjoshua281]

God Bless you Grant Hill. Another good guy. NBA will always remember you. Classy guy. Good family man. Enjoy your wife. Enjoy your family.

[@irrelevantideas9026]

FILA should thank this guy..🙂

[@markgilmateo3658]

FILA please get him back if you want to be relevant in the sneaker game again

[@krlm2280]

@@markgilmateo3658 got a pair of the ogs love them

[@slicktom300]

Double FATCS!

[@marcusjames9353]

✊✊💃💃💃

[@pillarsofserpents]

HE doesn't thank Fila. there's been rumors for years that those shoes were shit and were detrimental to his ankles

[@bonzai_303]

Grant is such a class... always been this way

[@andregonzalez3324]

This guy can speech. He's super natural and well articulated, He got my vote if he runs for something.

[@meg-k-waldren]

The NBA's greatest role model of all time. He makes being a good person seem REALLY cool. Grrrrrraaannnt Hilll. So happy for him. Well deserved. A true basketball sensation.

[@LuckyC555]

Congrats Grant Hill, I’m proud to have watched you from being a Freshman a Duke to being a All-Star in the NBA.

[@lebronblew5finalsnottop5ne22]

Those who don't know how great grant hill was He was lebron before lebron was even thinking of basketball After Jordan's second retirement He was supposed to be next in line

[@AirKangLocker]

If you cannot believe him, go watch grant hill as a piston

[@cheezlayer]

Yeah, if it weren't for those injuries he can soar high! But still a great player one of the greatest!

[@n1k3inthehouse]

You don’t have to tell me how good he was! He was a hella of a player for sure! If it wasn’t for those injuries who knows what he could of done

[@hadeselgin]

Thinking about Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady were on the same team gives me chills, their game, versatility, selflessness and the amazing talent. The kind of damage they could've done if healthy.

[@mwj9080]

Grant Hill...one of the BEST to ever play the game. I HATE how injuries robbed him of his prime. Well deserved Mr. Hill. #salutetogreatness ✊🏾

[@nb6918]

Grant Hill, TMac, and DRose remained healthy through their entire careers. What if...?

[@mauricebendrix]

Add to that list Penny Hardaway and Brandon Roy.

[@SunDevil527]

This team can sweep the GSW, no doubt!

[@MozTheBoz]

Bill Walton is the grandfather of the "What IF" players

[@timsnell9326]

Deff penny

[@PoliticusRex632]

I know it's been said but what if? Len Bias

[@clintonmorris6307]

I loved watching him play one of my favourite players

[@prs3tree]

Grant sounding presidential. Got his cabinet on stage with him...

[@siqaraminmassaquoi1999]

Grant Hill 2020 lol

[@user2176]

was thinking the same thing, forget the next MJ, maybe the next Obama?

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Grant Hill can do whatever he wants. People will follow him wherever he goes!

[@danielabatabogdanov8586]

being president is more then just making speaches.

[@NotaPizzaGRL]

@@danielabatabogdanov8586 tell that to Donald Trump.

[@tashrif46]

Thank you Grant Hill for bringing up Isiah Thomas. A standard of excellence for sure

[@Zamppa86]

Grant Hill, my favourite small forward along with Dominique Wilkins, so glad to see you on that stage! I instantly saw there was something in this guy when I saw him play for the Pistons during the late 90s. He was so fast, athletic, skilled, could pass and get past people. And the dunks and moves around the rim... I would have given my ankle to him if I could. I was so sad to see how that ankle almost destroyed his career. Would have wanted to see him play healthy for the Magic with TMac and dominate the East but that sadly did not happen. My all time favourite Detroit Piston. So glad to see you on that stage and in HOF!

[@abdallahalbakhit7250]

I love him, he is great player great speaker and great father. ❤️🇸🇦

[@clarkclarke]

Gosh ..this was 2 years ago ...still.made me teary eyed... congratulations again to Mr. Hill

[@ahnoldshort5500]

G Hill, class personified. If this man had a healthy ankle throughout his career you best believe he would be destined to be a top 10 all time player this guys talent was off the damn charts I've never seen such explosive crossover drives to the basket at a long 6 foot 8....dude was insane check his tapes.

[@montaellis2860]

I loved that speech, that was beautiful what he wrotte about his family, he was an amazing player, and he seem to be an amazing person too...good for him

[@tommynwo4life194]

I love this man a true class act and Hall of Famer, never seen a man soo humble to play Pro Basketball besides Admiral David Robinson, well deserved I wish he won a title

[@Amick44]

I know. Nonetheless, his solid comeback after yrs of ailments when he easily could've quit and collected the $$, has earned major respect from SO many if us.

[@danielluong9480]

Besides MJ, this is the guy who got me into NBA. Plus, my first NBA jersey was of Grant, and the reason i want to wear #33 anytime and everytime.

[@jermaineonealnumber7]

And the Fila's!

[@Slayer-33]

@@jermaineonealnumber7 he wore 33 for Ewing remember that. The warrior. 👍

[@amir.nadarevic]

i loved this speech. They just kept bringing out chairs for all the guys he was grateful to...really cool. Next to Iverson, this is the speech I enjoyed the most cuz it looked not just well thought out but also sincere. Class act Grant.

[@robertphilip6649]

Always a class act, GRANT HILL! Congrats ... u deserve it!

[@jacquelinelindsey6487]

I think he is the most NBA star i ever seen his Love for his wife is so amazing an real.

[@buddyherrera8514]

His wife named Tamia, a famous RnB singer.

[@lowlevelrepresentationchap3764]

This one made me the most happy. Grant was a beast and nothing less.

[@SunDevil527]

What a class person! What a classic speech! As a 25 years Suns fan, I really think he is the best SF in Suns history, even there were Shawn Marion, Cedric Ceballos, and Michael Finley.

[@j.anderson4254]

It's amazing that of all the great players to have played at Duke, Grant Hill is the only one in the HOF. He was my favorite player and the best ever to play at Duke.

[@allen6924]

Wait...he's the only Duke player in HOF? Wow....I have to look that up.

[@j.anderson4254]

@@allen6924 Surprised me as well. He mentions it in the speech. If you think about it who else had the NBA career to justify the Hall of Fame. All the other guy you'd think of didn't transition well in the NBA. He won't be the last but he's definitely the first.

[@justarandomstan]

Everybody forgetting about Christian Laettner. He's in, just as part of the 92 Dream Team.

[@drbryant23]

You mean Bobby Hurley's not in the HOF?

[@WilliamBenedict]

Great talk Grant. You are a great example for all. Thank you.

[@ginndro9794]

Rookie Hill was a monster 💯

[@silviomhula5837]

Unique, Clear and Beautiful. Good job Champ

[@julianbaxter9861]

Class personified, loved his game, even though I wasn’t a Duke fan, he was my favorite on that team. One of the greatest small forwards to have never won a championship. Well deserved, regardless of what the injuries robbed him of, he still finished with class on his own terms.

[@edwardcuevas7793]

One of the greatest!!

[@jbauer1929]

I love this guy... His very respectful.

[@mharvzdronethusiast677]

Mr. NICE GUY nailed that speech...gudluck into your retirement, this is 2022 and i knew u doing great with your personal life.,you always be my hero in basketball!

[@adventurouspeach9043]

Congratulations G Hill..Thank you for your contributions to the game of basketball...❤

[@BIGTEE84]

I have been binging on all of these great HOF speeches and I must say they all were great and every player were true class acts that defined their greatness

[@BeAmazinDoAmazing]

These HOF speeches makes me go after my dreams everyday.

[@NurseBimtorzGramatica]

He's so natural. God bless you man

[@275STB]

He was a silent assassin love this guy

[@gp63]

This dude had top 20 all-time potential if he hadn't gotten injured. Well done Grant Hill!!

[@ct-borngaming3567]

I love this guy he is one of my all time favorite players

[@dirieadan6605]

Grant Hill and Alonzo Mourning still great friends, even though Grant Hill put him on a poster quite a few times 😂😂😂

[@cjmart019]

I love watching this guy play in the 90s. MJ, Shaq, and Hill were the "unguardables" at that time. His between the legs-Crossover combo that leads to a spin move lay up or baseline dunk was unstoppable!

[@Amick44]

Never matched by ANY forward, before or since.

[@Hooch_is_crzy]

I love Grant Hill... As a Kentucky Fan... thats hard to say... i mean... he passed it to Laettner... Such a great man, and role model...

[@RamsonOpoku]

As a Duke Fan, I cherish that shot laettner made against you guys for the rest of my life, I watched that game.

[@clarenceking5889]

An excellent speech embodied with class.

[@Amick44]

What a brilliant, thoughtful man. As well as a fantastic player

[@yoe91]

4:42 onwards he's trying to be cool on stage but he's SOOOOOOO glad inside about that tribute from Grant Hill.

[@jacktaylor1516]

Big UNC fan here but Grant is a class act and I have a lot of respect for him.

[@christophersmith9543]

Hate I missed it Live! Definitely one of the best and probably would've been the best SF! I played bball because of this man!!! To see him go down like he did really hurt, but to see him always come back, though he was never the same, was/is inspiring me in faith and belief to never give up! Though he didn't win the individual/team accolades he won in other ways most don't! Perseverance from tragedy!!! Thank you LORD and GOD bless you Grant Hill!!!!!!!

[@albertlewis2250]

Class act true gentlemen NBA superstar great husband and father Mr. Grant Hill clap it up.

[@eeyore_stole_my_donut]

Congratulations being inducted into the Hall of Fame, Steve Smith. :p

[@bryandublin9913]

If grant didnt suffer injuries he will be one of the best player played in the nba.

[@meharinationsportspodcast2582]

I was blessed to meet him during the 2015 NBA All Star Weekend in New York City and I specifically talked about the alley oop dunk during the 1991 National Championship Game. He admitted that he had bad hair but still loves watching the play. If he would have stayed healthy, he would have multiple championships and possibly broken the triple double record. But his defining moment was during his senior year when he led an untalented 1993-94 Duke Blue Devils to the title game and were possessions away from beating Arkansas. This was a player who changed the game and laid out the foundation of the point forward where guys like Lebron James and Ben Simmons are taking it to a new level.

[@LuckyC555]

Abel Mehari I used to watch that oop over and over in slo motion. That dunk to me put Grant on the map, I couldn’t wait to see him in the NBA.

[@cheezlayer]

Fila 33 = grant hill

[@Slayer-33]

Ewing is my hero as well, the Knicks were never the same after he was traded. The soul of the franchise. The warrior.

[@jamevolve8380]

Grant we don’t even think of the injuries when it comes to you!! We think about how you were catching bodies on the court!! You’re a living legend

[@saka1983august]

grant mentioned doc rivers.... another one that should not be forgotten also grant hill, loved watching you guys... much greetings from germany u guys inspired more people than you think, thx for the memories and kept us german guys going that prob love and still do equally... much respect and admiration from the fatherland... lol... love u guys!

[@fadoultchadizinde7676]

Damn his haircut is tooo clean

[@anthonybrady8263]

Congratulations Grant Hill!!! One of my favorite players!!! He made the HOF and we still didn’t 100% of his talent!!!

[@Amick44]

We did for about the first 6 yrs. After that, all heart and perseverance.

[@vaughnlewis1953]

One of The Best thank you Grant Hill for playing for my hometown Detroit Basketball 🏀

[@juanacosta4328]

Class act all around. 👏🏻

[@alexandresantos8049]

Grant Hill AWESOME ATHLETE AND PLAYER! Legendary!

[@sadiesimmons8917]

What an awesome young man🏀❤️

[@ryszardkilinski1238]

10:41 My dear God this man knows life well! Applaud.

[@pandasworld4168]

This guy will be the only one to ever thank his doctors. he spent more time with them

[@juluisreyes9094]

Nice one sir..very humble

[@localtraveller2869]

Such a class act.

[@murilocruz7752]

Still the quickest 6'8" and up player I've seen.

[@Chavez787]

LeBron James

[@lamefart]

Nah. T-Mac was as quick..

[@thunderenriquez255]

penny

[@arravYT]

Wilt

[@johnklinger6887]

There would be no LeBron without this guy. Without his injuries and piston days my money is on Grant. Not to mention he was considered to be the next Michael Jordan the first one to and that was still when Jordan was playing. LeBron lol very overrated honestly and as far as humility Grant has more in one hand then LeBron and doesn't claim to be the GOAT

[@declaytor]

Derrick Rose should definitely be in the hall of Fame.

[@bingbong5243]

Grant Hill such a nice guy off the court, an absolute killer on the court. At least during his detroit days...

[@Balraj.G.]

Grant Hill should run for president, he can definitely hold a conversation. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LordofDublin4]

Great speech, Grant. And for those of you who are too young to know Grant's Dad, Calvin Hill, was a great and very disciplined running back with the Dsllas Cowboys back in the 70s. Just goes to show the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@seanswinton6242]

Yes. Dallas Cowboy Full Back next to Running Back Tony Dorsett and more impressive, an Ivy League university graduate. I believe his Father is a Yale alumnus. .

[@mus31]

Class act

[@mharcviearzaga5525]

One of the famous and best player of late 90' era ...

[@sodica81]

Tell me what he does to be in HOF?

[@CrownedxKay]

I'd be remiss if I didn't say I had the opportunity to meet my idol, Grant Hill at 6 y.o. When you came to Meyers Elementary on Detroit's Westside (Schoolcraft babyyyy lol) and I quickly forgave you for BUTCHERING my name, bc I'm pretty sure you helped my Mom out with groceries for that week...Almost 23 years later and I will never forget that! Thank you for your Philanthropy and paying it forward, literally...You will always be 1 of my fave Players of all-time, on & off the Court....Well deserved honor, Grant!! Forever, Detroit BASKETBALL!!! 🔁💙❤️🏀

[@mountainbiker44]

Grant Hill doesn’t age He’s such a great speaker

[@Hotobu]

Everybody's face when he said "Michael Jackson" o_O

[@TK0S3]

Better than LBJ or Kobe pre injury. Dude had it all. He played defense, great bball IQ, vision, good rebounder, unselfish, great leader despite playing on a trash team, incredible variety in his game. And a winner mentality, clutch.

[@TheRiggedBA]

Grant Hill is the only guy I know who spends his entire NBA salary on lasers for his shape-up. It's been cut to optical precision for 25 years straight, which alone is deserving of the Hall of Fame.

[@jermaineonealnumber7]

5th chair missing for Joe D. Very deserving GHill!

[@jiannl2787]

Grant Hill is such a stand up guy.

[@lulolancy]

Grant Hill's oratorical skills make Charles Barkley's look like he's from the caveman era.

[@jaycrew6967]

To all you kids under 20, this is how GREAT Grant Hill was; n 1999 Phil Jackson requested that the Lakers trade Kobe for Grant. Also Grant Hill was LeBron James before LeBron James.

[@harry6555]

he is a great speaker and player

[@bugnbubsdad4972]

In the 90's Grant Hill was the 2nd best player in the league next to MJ. He did everything on the court. Run the point. Cross dudes up. Played great defense. Rebounded. Constantly excelling at the whole game of hoops. And literally Everyone loved this guy. BTW it is called the Hall of Fame, not the Hall of Accomplishments. When Phil Jackson went to the Lakers, he wanted to trade Kobe for Hill. Def deserving of this. Congrats Grant.

[@wilsonfisk6626]

I'm only here for Tamia

[@jancarlolimbag5253]

No shoutouts to Nash who's just sitting right in front of him

[@bumpylump]

Grew up in the DC area playin against G and also in college - it doesn’t get any better on and off the court 🙌🏽

[@obijuanjabroni7543]

No mention of Joe Dumars??

[@E_Dubb21]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@speedrunna1]

No Steve Nash too...

[@columbusohio72]

Butthurt?