On August 3rd, 2000, the Detroit Pistons made a risk. They made a sign-and-trade giving up their franchise player and All Star Grant Hill for a young point guard in Chucky Atkins and a man who would become an all-time Piston fan favorite, Ben Wallace.
Hill was coming off of his best season in which he averaged 25.8 points, 5.2 assists, and 6.6 rebounds. With his contributions, the Pistons squeaked into the playoffs as a seven seed, but were swept in the first round by the Miami Heat.
After the season ended, Hill leaned toward moving to Florida to join the Orlando Magic, and the Pistons tried to make the most out of the situation.