<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Orlando Magic shooting guard Grant Hill told the Sentinel on Thursday that he would listen to free-agent offers this summer, even though he has yet to decide whether he will play again or retire. "Yeah, if somebody knocked on my door, I'd answer it," Hill said. "I think you hear them out in terms of making a decision. We'll see." Hill said his preference is to play for the Magic if he returns, saying, "I'm rooted in this city, but I don't know what their (the Magic's) plans are." The Magic said after the season that they would welcome back Hill, who turns 35 in October.</div> Source
Grant Hill is a really well spoken man, he has a bright future in the media waiting for him whenever he chooses to pursue it. Watching him during these NBA playoffs he is really a natural. I expect him to become one of the real ambassadors of the sport (similar to Kenny Smith, Barkley, Magic, etc.) once he retires. Hill has made his fair share of cash over his career, so I doubt money is going to be the driving incentive on his choice to either return or retire. I'm rooting for Grant to go to a team like the Suns or Spurs and pursue a title. No one deserves it more than him for all he has been through.
Brian Schmitz has a new blog about the Grant situation. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Although he'd prefer to re-sign with the Magic if he keeps playing, Grant Hill says he will listen to free-agent offers this summer. There will be some suitors calling, but likely asking him to play for the one-year veteran's minimum. Among the teams that Grant could consider: Houston: How about Hill-Tracy McGrady II? They never really got to play together in Orlando because of Hill's injuries. T-Mac and Yao need a third scorer, and Hill would fit the bill starting ahead of Dukie Shane Battier. Battier and Hill would be a terrific combination of offensive firepower and defense. Dallas: Owner Mark Cuban always has beeen a Hill fan. With his team getting upset early, Cuban likely will be looking for a point guard and another veteran to help out MVP Dirk Nowitzki. Washington: The Wizards you say? Hill would be returning to his old stomping grounds near Maryland and would be closer to his mother and father. He has an affinity for the city, recenting introducing presidential candidate Barack Obama at a D.C. fundraiser. A lineup of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler, Atawn Jamison and Hill would be formidable --- and give them depth. Hmmm. Grant Hill providing injury protection? Detroit: Well, this would be the most obvious choice for Grant, a Motown homecoming. The fans still adore him, largely because the Pistons' sign-and-trade deal in 2000 handed them Ben Wallace and, later, a title. The Pistons could strengthen their bench, pairing Hill with Antonio McDyess. Other possible suitors for Hill: Toronto (Grant's wife is Canadian; OK, it's a stretch); Boston (he's tight with Doc Rivers, who needs veterans desperately); Miami (could help take some of the load off D-Wade) and San Antonio (the Spurs usually land a quality player who wants to play with Tim Duncan). Then again, don't rule out ABC, TNT or ESPN competing for Grant.</div> Source He mentioned the media aspect just like you did Blur. I think Grant Hill will either come back to the Magic or retire and hit the broadcasting booth. I can't see him playing the last year of his career with another team but who knows.
