Grant Hill undergoes knee procedure, draws interest from Lakers and others

Grant Hill won’t be retiring just yet. The 39-year-old forward, whose early career was derailed by injuries, intends to keep playing into next season after undergoing a special procedure on his knee, according to a tweet from ESPN‘s Ric Bucher

Grant Hill just had platelet-enrichment procedure on his knee that Kobe had. Now on Lakers' wish list (Phx, Tor, NYK also). Coincidence?—
Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) July 02, 2012

The procedure involves spinning the patient’s own blood until the platelets that are responsible for the body’s natural healing mechanisms can be separated and re-introduced into the affected area. The procedure has been credited with extending Kobe Bryant’s career, and that of a few other professional athletes.

Hill has spent the past five seasons with the Phoenix Suns, consistently logging 30 minutes per game. His numbers have taken a dip this past season, though, as Hill shot 44 percent from the field, down from his career average of 48 percent.