Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid officially committed to playing for the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics, notifying Team USA director Grant Hill of the decision earlier today.
Grant Hill had a long career in the NBA, and even though injuries robbed him of the opportunity to be one of the greatest ever, he managed a stellar career spanning nearly 2 decades.
Grant Hill is one of the biggest what-if stories over the last 25 odd years in the NBA. A superstar in the making during his time with the Detroit Pistons, Hill was plagued by ankle injuries during the mid-2000s and he never quite fulfilled that early promise he showed, which had led to him being dubbed by fans as the next Michael Jordan.
Shaquille O'Neal has been a larger-than-life figure in the NBA ever since he came into the league in the 90s. Shaq was an absolute beast on the court, dominating opposing big men on both ends of the court, and stopping him would usually take at least 2 to 3 players in his prime.
New Team USA coach Steve Kerr may not hold a training camp involving players during the summer.
It has been 30 months since Klay Thompson has played in an NBA game.
Grant Hill will succeed Jerry Colangelo as managing director of USA Basketball's men's basketball team.
Basketball legend Grant Hill will succeed Jerry Colangelo as the new managing director of USA Basketball’s men’s team.
Being a professional athlete is hard. That’s not a bold statement. However, it’s even more difficult to play into your late 30s, and sticking around in the pros into your 40s, if you aren’t a bowler or a golfer, is a truly rare feat.
Now that the dust has settled on the NBA free-agency craziness, let's look back on some really bad deals.
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