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Grant Hill wasn’t shy when talking about the recent tension between former teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen following "The Last Dance." Admitting that he remains close to both, the former Detroit Pistons star expressed hope that things had been settled privately.

Hill, who was recently appointed the managing director of USA Men’s Basketball, appeared on "The Real" and opened up about the beef. 

“It’s sad in a lot of ways," Hill said. "It was tough for me because I’m playing against them and all of us in the NBA. But I’m friends with both, I’m fans [of] both. And you just hate to see that legacy now tainted by this sort of back-and-forth.”

Many fans feel the same way. Some have accused Pippen of creating this drama in order to sell his book, but it would be shocking to see a player of his caliber stoop to that level. 

It’s safe to say that Pippen and Jordan would not have accomplished everything that they did if they hadn't become teammates. The truth is they needed each other to become successful, whether they're willing to admit it or not.

During the interview, Hill teased that he has a book of his own coming out soon — an autobiography scheduled for 2022. The Hall-of-Famer was tight-lipped on the details, but he shared that it will be about his journey and insecurities on the court. 

Let's hope that Hill's book doesn't negatively impact any of his relationships like Pippen's did.

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