The Chicago Bulls are undoubtedly one of the greatest teams to play in the NBA. With stars like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman in their ranks, the Bulls dominated the 1990s. Although the Bulls were dominant throughout the ’90s, they struggled against a particular team.

The team was none other than the Detroit Pistons, also known as the ‘Bad Boy Pistons’. Led by Isiah Thomas, they were regarded as the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan’s biggest rivals.

In a recent interview, NBA legend Gilbert Arenas talks about a Pistons legend who gave the Bulls a run for their money. That player was Grant Hill, who played for the Detroit Pistons during the era of their intense rivalry with Chicago. Gilbert Arenas talks about how players found it difficult to guard Grant Hill.

Gilbert Arenas talks about Grant Hill

Grant Hill was a key player for the Detroit Pistons during the 1990s. The Pistons led by Isiah Thomas earned the name ‘Bad Boy Pistons’ owing to the physicality in their games.

During a recent interview, NBA legend Gilbert Arenas talks about Hill and his special crossovers. Arenas talks about Hill, “I saw what happened when the prototype number 1 came into the league and you didn’t know what to do with it, which was Grant Hill. He was barbecuing, you know Pippen, Jordan, and Rodman with f**king crossover and he couldn’t shoot a lick. A younger Hill couldn’t shoot very well, but he got to the basket-like no other.”

Although his career was cut short due to injuries, Grant Hill was a special player in his prime. Many also dubbed him to be the next Michael Jordan.

How was Hill as a player?

Injuries have spoiled many careers and Grant Hill is the perfect example of, “What could’ve been”. Although he did deliver memorable performances, Hill was nowhere near what people expected him to be.

Only Larry Bird, LeBron James, and Oscar Robertson accumulated more points and assists than Hill in their first 6 seasons. He rivaled the likes of Karl Malone and Michael Jordan in the MVP voting list in only his third season as he ended third.

Hill retired with an average of 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

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Michael Jordan vs Grant Hill head-to-head

The 90s can be fondly remembered as the era of the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan. And the one team which could annoy ‘His Airness’ was the Detroit Pistons. 

Grant Hill was an important player for the Pistons and had memorable matchups with Jordan. They faced each other 15 times during their career and all the matches came in the regular season.

Jordan holds the edge with 12 wins over Hill. MJ averages 26.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists in the matches between them. While Hill averages 19.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists. 

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