Imagine watching your old-time buddy coaching and him sneaking in between to cherish the good old days. Nostalgic, right? Thanks to the Golden State Warriors game at the Chase Center, Grant Hill got to reunite with his golden-era teammate. And what better way to recall your peak than sitting next to a former buddy? But what makes this ‘teammate’ special is the coordination the duo had back in their Pistons jersey. More so, because of the rumors of their rivalry. And there is no prize in guessing because Jerry Stackhouse is the name.

Just like some memories never fade, for Hill, his time with the Detroit Pistons seems a bit overwhelming to forget. Because, for him, Stackhouse was his best on-court mate in Detroit, even if it was just for a season or two. But things went a bit off for the two with off-court comments after the Dallas-born left the Pistons, and this makes the reunion even more interesting.

After the two met each other on the sidelines of the game, including their former coach Alvin Gentry, the 7x All-Star player shared the ‘historic moment’ on an Instagram post.

He shared, “A @detroitpistons reunion last night in San Francisco.. 25 years ago @jerrystackhouse42 & I were good for 60pts/night (or something like that 🤣).. Great to connect and reminisce with him and Alvin Gentry.” These surreal pictures and the high praises after the Warriors’ game at San Francisco seem to put an end to the cold rumors they once had.

Are you still guessing what is that 60-point reference? In the early April Game against Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady’s Toronto Raptors in the 99-2000 season, the pair crushed the Raptors. The Hill-Stackhouse bond seemed unstoppable, with either of them bucketing 32 and 28, respectively. And it is a rare feat, which stayed as a fresh memory even after two and a half decades.

And the co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks was not the only one to cherish the good old days. The Warriors assistant coach shared, “Great catching up with my @detroitpistons running partner @realgranthill and our Coach Alvin Gentry last night before @warriors W! We’d still be a problem! 🤝🏀🏀”

Stack too joined the late 90s conversation. The 50-year-old big man is still ‘young’ enough to compete alongside Hill only to cause trouble to opponents. That is how their equation was in the two seasons they played together. And why not when the stats are behind them to justify the pride?

Grant Hill time at Pistons

The late 1990s offered a glimpse of the Detroit Pistons’ early ’90s brilliance. The arrival of a young Stackhouse and the peak of Grant Hill ignited hope, but it did not last long as the team faced challenges, including injuries. In the very first season of the Shooting Guard, the Pistons reached the playoffs in ‘98-99 after a year gap.

The jersey No. 33, again being the carrier, led the team, which earned him an All-NBA Second Team honor. But ‘Jerry’ shares equal praise for his contribution of 14.5 points per game, even as the sixth man.

2000 was the dream year for this ‘scary duo’ when the Detroit-based team had a rough start. After losing their first four games, they went on to win 18 out of the next 28 games. G-money again had a superb season, averaging 25.8 points.

Stackhouse, true to his role, complemented him well with an average of 23.6 points. The cherry on top, ‘G’ and Triple O.G. continued to rule the court together, which earned them a place in the 2000 NBA All-Star Game. But sadly, some promises do not last long, and at times, your injury becomes your enemy.

Despite their efforts, the Tom Gores owned struggled in the playoffs. This marked the end of the Hill-Stackhouse duo, as the former moved to Orlando Magic in the offseason. But for the Pistons, this partnership remained a notable chapter in their history, highlighting both the potential and challenges of building a team around two-star players.