Although they took an early exit from the NBA playoffs, at least the Detroit Pistons were in the postseason hunt for the first time in four years. Hill's thoughts about his childhood, his parents and his rise to fame are geared for younger fans who could use some superhero guidance on sex, school and life. Those looking for juicy facts or crazy accounts belying Hill's clean-cut image will be disappointed. Hill has had what seems to be a relatively wonderful life in comparison with many stars in a league where players routinely cuss out and head butt referees. Hill ascribes his competitive fire to his father, Calvin Hill, an NFL running back for nine years.
Celebrity is a privilege.
The contrast with one-time Piston Rodman, who continues to thrive despite controversy, couldn't be sharper. In Change the Game , he sends out universal messages about the sacrifices families make for success, the benefits of hard work and the choices that young people must make between good and bad. These are hardly earthshaking observations, but they have more impact for kids coming from an NBA all-star than they would from a child psychologist. This page was designed and created by the Boulevards team.