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Grant Hill jersey number retirement?

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Last season we saw Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace take their place in the The Palace rafters and have their numbers retired. Could Grant Hill become the next Detroit Piston to join them?

Former Detroit Pistons‘ star Grant Hill has recently voiced that he would like to have his number retired by the Pistons.

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Hill was drafted 3rd overall in 1994 and played six seasons with the Pistons from 1994 to 2000. Furthermore, in 2000 Hill was involved in a sign-and-trade with the Orlando Magic in that brought Ben Wallace and Chucky Atkins to the Pistons.

Additionally, Hill posted tremendous numbers during his Pistons’ tenure as he averaged 21.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.

Through his first six seasons, he compiled 9,393 points, 3,417 rebounds, and 2,720 assists. The only three players who have accumulated more numbers through their first six years are LeBron James, Oscar Robertson, and Larry Bird.

In light of Hill’s jersey retirement comments, the Pistons currently have 12 retired jersey numbers. Nine of which are players in Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, Isiah Thomas, Vinnie Johnson, Bob Lanier, Dave Bing, and Bill Laimbeer. The other three are coach Chuck Daly, general manager Jack McCloskey, and team owner William Davidson.