How Grant Hill Used to Cook Scottie Pippen 

Penny and Grant Hill both had top 20 all-time talent. Its so unfortunate how injuries hurt their athleticism.

I loved Grant Hill. He had the sickest crossover for a forward. He developed a consistent jumper and became a decent 3pt shooter. Besides that, he ran the offense and had some real clean looking shoes. Plus, I've never heard him say anything stupid.

Hill and that first step was unbelievable. Grant was givin dudes the business back then!

Grant was going be the face of the league. He was an all everything player. He was on his way to the hall after his first 6 years in Detroit. Injuries robbed us of a great one

Prior to injuries, Grant Hill was an absolute beast. He did that to everybody

Grant Hill was THE TRUTH!!!

Unstoppable during his prime and one of the best finishers ever! Gotta love Hill man.

He really was. Grant Hill was one of the two players who were being touted as the heir apparent to MJ. The other was Penny. It was just unfortunate that both of them got injured early in their careers and a guy named Kobe Bryant was drafted in '96.

What separated Grant from Scottie was Grant was more dominant on Offense and Pip was more dominant on Defense. Their number vs each other was too close to say anyone cooked one or the other.

At the peak of his athleticism and skill, Grant Hill was a top 5 player in the league!

Grant Hill was going to be the best small forward of all time. Of all the players who had careers cut short by injury, he's my favorite. He seemed like such a good guy, but he still had a killer competitive instinct. That he still had something of a career after what happened to him is due to his character and work ethic.

Prime Hill was great two-way player. The best small forward of 1995-1998 era. Injuries destroyed the legend.

Penny, Hill, and Sean Elliot are three players that injury hurt their insane abilities and potential. Hill and Elliot were able to change their games and still succeed.

Wowwwww I forgot just how great Hill was. He gave dudes fits out there.😯😯😯

I enjoyed watching Grant Hill and Penny play in the NBA finals. It truly was a wonderful experience. Pippin well he is only a 6 time NBA Champion.

Prime Grant Hill finished right behind Jordan in MVP voting. He was a slashing playmaking point forward like LeBron, but had a lot more SMOOTH playstyle, like Jayson Tatum.

Grant is one of those huge "what ifs" along with Penny, Brandon Roy, and Gilbert Arenas. It sucks when injuries rob generational talents of their prime.

Man every player has been dissed on the court. But Pippen revolutionized the position!

My man, thank you for your knowledge and showing todays people that in our day, we had ballers. Today just have players. No real rivals anymore.

I got Stottie, but that first play was tough to watch 😂😮

Tragic that Hill injured himself playing with a stress fracture in a first round sweep against Miami that the Pistons had no chance of winning going in. He should have just sat out that series. But there was a lot of pressure from fans, coaches, and front offices alike not to do "load management" back then.

While a lot of people are pointing out Grant's devastating ankle injury, don't forget Scottie's back injury. I like how the video pointed out Grant was like 1994 Pippen, because 1997+ Pippen was definitely limited by that back injury. It is a fun comparison to make because while the numbers are similar and they played the same position, their games were quite different. Scottie had more range, Grant had a better faceup/triple threat game. Grant definitely was a better offensive player while Scottie was the better defender. Peak Pippen against peak Grant Hill wouldve been a really fun 1 on 1 game to see. Too bad the all-star game doesnt have a 1 on 1 contest!

one of my favs Grant Hill

Everyone who grew up in the 90s know grant hill is light years ahead of pippen

Grant Hill and Pippin and were fairly similar, it just so happens that Hill was highly touted and drafted so his development revolved around him being considered a franchise player, which he was, but when you look at what his leadership looked like, the scale was slid somewhat in the offensive direction to accommodate the status he held. They were far more alike than different in my estimation, just operating within different roles individually to fit their Teams' Mold.

Grant Hill was a beast as a small forward..hurt for so long and even came back and still finished off a good career.

I like Pippen and see that he carried the Bulls, and I'm glad to see this video also.

If Grant Hill, and penny, Hardaway didn’t get injured they would have ruled the league. If Jack stayed with The Magic’s They would’ve three peated

Grant was one of my favs…

Hill was great. The media hyped him as the next generation to lead the NBA. But, Scottie will always be the better defender and all around player.

you remind me of players that truly😃 had game thanks!

Grant Hill had such a polished game, and I don't think any other small forwards had his speed and dribbling skills - he possessed a kind of face-up, new-age crossover, somewhat similar to Tim Hardaway with a lighting first-step. Nobody was breaking people down in 1v1 situations like G Hill at that size. He also had an extremely rounded game, and back then, it was another rarity to see players flirting with a triple double every night; I think J-Kidd and possibly Pippen and Hakeem might have been filling the stat sheet in 3 (or more) categories like Hill during that time, and Fat Lever before then. He's one of my favorites, however I gotta say, just going off primes, I like Pippen's ceiling to Hill's, as Pippen's defensive ability was better than solid; it was best-in-NBA, all-defense type skill that could win games. G-Hill, like Penny may have shown proof of greater skills, but lacked the durability. And sadly, because of this fact, "who's the best" talk with often-injured players is just 100% speculation. I'd go as far to say durability, in reality, is a part of a bigger picture to what makes players "great". No use being great on the bench with your crutches near by, eating up into the pay-roll.

If Grant Hill had just a few more healthy years, he would go down as one of the best forwards in NBA history. Improved his shot after he got to the League. Could jump out of gym before he got hurt, handled the ball like a guard, excellent passer, and could get to the hoop and finish at will. Played on some terrible Piston teams, so his talent was sort of hidden from the national media and the majority of fans across the country. But not from his opponents. Ask any of the guys who played against him before all the injuries. The guy was a total beast!

Grant Hill was hurt more than he played. Pippen won 6 rings and was a great player.

BTM one of the best channels today in sports. man, what happened to basketball. Sob Sob Sob.

Grant Hill & Penny are my 2nd and 3rd favorite players of all time. I hate Injuries!

my second favorite player/piston of all time, imo the greatest what if in history

I didn't see Grant Hill play on the Pistons. But when I saw him while he was healthy in Orlando he was smooth. He made it seem effortless.

Jamal Mashburn would of been up there too. Injuries derailed most of his prime. He dropped 50 points on Scottie. Also, pulled the killer croosover on Grant Hill. Shook him so bad he almost tripped .

Hands down best channel about 90's NBA (the golden age).

Not better, but equal to Scotty. And due to the fact, that he was younger, he partly had physical advantages. But by using his body to compensate and reach … he had to go to physical edge of the human body … and he destroyed his body, and an promising carrier was over. His only problem was, that he was born to late, into a time, where Chicago was on its peak, and he had to give all to compete. I loved Grant Hills Skills and his Leadership, and in any other era, he could have been a multiple champion

Grant Hill Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway Derrick Rose Biggest "what ifs" in NBA History

Pip was not asked to score even when mj foster quit on his team. Pip was asked to be the facilitator. Every now and then u see Pip as the scorer and it was scary.

Only reason I follow you is because you are a Celtic fan!!! I love the old videos reminds me of being a kid 508 stand up

Grant Hill another legend from VA!

Both had great talent. Hill was expected to lead his team in scoring and create his own opportunities. Who else was on that team to carry the load? Pippin got many open shots because the other team had to focus on Jordan. He could save his energy for the defensive end.

That Piston Jersey was 🔥

gh was my fave player when i was on elem. the fila gh line was hot.

Many people probably don’t know this but *G. Hill got a staph infection related to his ankle surgery and almost died* as a result back in the early 2000s. I was a freshmen when G. Hill was a senior in college, 1993-94. Duke retired his jersey that Spring when Temple came to town. I had the chance to meet his “at the time” girlfriend, *Jada Pinkett* and got to see the Cameron crazies chant “Jello Pudding….Jello Pudding” as *Bill Cosby* walked across center court just before tip-off. *G. Hill was simply special prior to the injury.*

Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Anfernee Hardaway…I’m taking Grant! But, Scottie or Grant is a tough choice!

Offensively Yes, Defensively No Way!!! Scottie was a better leader, floor general, and point forward. And a better 3 point shooter and passer

A well-rounded player without one dominating skill.

Pippin could not stop Grant Hill

i alot of people didnt know that Pippen was the very first point foward in the NBA.

The crazy thing about his crossover is that he always went the same way. And nobody could stop it.

Grant Hill was my favorite player

Grant hill was about the next Jordan if he never got hurt💯💯💯💯💯 he was a beast💯💯💯💯💯🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Grant Hill wit the crossover to start the video

Grant Hill was unreal..

Stopping him would be the ultimate goal but making him hold the ball and burn the clock is also a good thing if you're ahead.

Underrated

As much as I love Kyrie and Zion, Grant Hill is the best basketball player to come from Duke!!!

Grant was unbelievable for a stretch there, just like Penny.

Pippen was a top two scorer, top two defender, top two rebounder, and top two distributor on six championship teams, and he nearly led a Jordan-less Bulls team past the Knicks and most likely would have made it to the finals. Grant Hill was a great talent and was quite similar to Pippen in many ways, but what Pippen accomplished in the playoffs year in and year out puts him way the hell over G-Hill. Nevertheless, G-Hill WAS a great talent and was something of the natural evolution of the point-forward position that Pippen really helped pioneer and which has led to the likes of Lebron and so many other point-forwards in the game today. Pippen's contribution to the game is overlooked imo.

8:00 thomas said the true ill remember all the tv commercial grant hill has just in 1 year

Prime Pippen's numbers were roughly the same as pre-injury Hill. Hill was a little better in ppg, assists, and rebounds but only slightly on average if you compare their respective best years. Pippen was consistently a step better than Hill in steals and blocks. So I say roughly the same, numbers-wise. If Hill hadn't gotten injured and if he had gotten some help in Detroit, he would have surpassed Pippen's legacy.

Those McDonalds All-Star ballots. Man, you just took me back!

Grant Hill , Vince Carter, T Mac, D Rose. They all played basket ball with tremendous skill and explosive play skill that requires strong physical body. Maybe if they play smart and avoid injuries through their carrier, it would been positive results like a ring or two.

Grant HIll would be top 20 player of all time without his injuries. Used to be one of my fav player.....sad 😢

Grant Hill was the truth!

G Hill is just so smooth. Not a trash talker and not bold in your face. He was good. And yes thank God for Pippen Jordan and Rodman cuz otherwise Detroit could have given the bulls trouble

He cooked Mj too just like Arenas said which was they weren’t used to a guy that big being able to go right to left like a guard.

Since Matt Barnes is a fan of your channel, maybe try to get on All The Smoke? I absolutely love that podcast and it would be pretty cool to see a RU-vidr like yourself on the show.

I saw that dunk live and taped it vhs. He and Stackhouse killed them that year 😮😮

I love hearing how these real players phase and emphasize the descriptions of their game and the adjustments they make; IT SOUNDS NOTHING LIKE THE ARGUMENTS YOU HEAR AT A PICKUP GAME! LOL!

The Bulls used to let Grant score and just shut down the rest of the team. And when the game was close they would clog the lane and since Grant couldn’t shoot, it basically shit him down.

Alot of young people don't even know Grant Hill / Penny Hardaway were both like Mamba in his prime.

Grant was not even close, he was somewhat overhyped as a player. But I like Grant

I agree he was a good player and his career was overshadowed by injuries but there are plenty of other players at his position that i am picking before Hill.

Grant Hill = Arkansas National Champs 1994. WPS!

Breaded Basketball Player Here 👋:To say that Hill was a better player than Scottie would be like saying he's better than Jordan. Grant Hill was Pre-prototype..In other words, he was the bridge..entering in the modern guard like ball handling and exiting the old school guard ball handling. Had Michael took on that defensive assignment, Hill would have cooked him, too. Scottie(offensively) was actually the best all-around offensive player out of that 90's Mount Rushmore. The only difference between Scottie vs. both magic and bird (offensively) was..that both magic and bird.. did not have to compensate their game for a 1on1 player like Jordan or Kobe. Magic and bird had more system like stars around them that were more willing to contribute to keeping the role players and the bench in rhythm. The sole reason why the triangle offense was implemented in the 1st place was to FORCE Michael to participate in the ball movement/pass the ball more. Before the triangle offense was fully established, too much pressure was put on scottie to sacrifice his own rhythm and disburse it amongst the role players and the bench and still produce. Y'all should youtube "scottie pippen retrospective". If any one wants to challenge this comment..I'm here.

I used to cook... great series!

Grant Hill was the Michael Jordan of all Scotty Pippens

Grant Hill vs Scottie Pippen - One on One: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nqoIQOKD0H4.html

He dont need to use too much energy and fancy crossover like kyrie ervin does. He only fake with one step then get easily cross defender to the rim. He got the most efficient cross over.

Grant Hill was a Talent, similar to Scottie Pippen in Height Build and Playing style - there where some games where G. Hill was getting the best of Pippen back then, but a lot of that had to due with the politics of Marketing/promoting the new Star. I miss those days of good strong basketball! 5:37 Video flash stats Hill 23Pts -7/16FGs - 8Reb Vs Pippen 20Pts - 5/8FGs - 6Rbs to me Pippen Had the better game more effective for his team with less attempts. Hill would flirt with Triple Doubles every night though and lets not forget both Hill & Kidd was CO-Rookie of The Year! That Last Clip of the Both of them Talking say it All...

The talent was definitely there but we'll never know if he had the championship hunger and killer instinct.

Grant Hill,Penny,Larrry Johnson, Brandon Roy, Terrell Brandon, Michael Redd, Dominique Wilkins, etc

Seven years younger, I'd say that father time was already cooking Pippen, Hill just got to enjoy the cooking like a guest at a barbecue.

He had the best signature shoes the 96

There goes the great defender Pippen :D

We never saw Grant play at the highest playoff championship level. We saw Scottie and he was 6-0. Scottie wins this debate.

Grant Hill was a beast, think the only thing Scottie had over him was defense.

i remember on christmas day when the pistons beat the bulls i think it was 97ish, my little brother got mad cause the bulls were his favorite team and the pistons were mine as hill was my favorite player at that time.

Grant Hill had the best low crossover. Don’t see that crossover like that anymore.

This is one of the reasons why Pippen should be grateful that he played along with Jordan.

Grant Hill was a possible top 2 all time potential

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I have no doubt in my mind that Penny and Grant Hill. If they were both healthy, they were to be up there with Kobe, especially Penny - Penny had even a fuller package than Kobe in my opinion.