In 1995, Jason Kidd and Grant Hill shared NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Kidd and Hill here the first co-winners wince the honors went to Dave Cowens and Geoff Petrie in 1971. Most recently, Elton Brand and Steve Francis shared the title in 2000. The Rookie of the Year Trophy is named in honor of Eddie Gottlieb. Gottlieb was a former Philadelphia Warriors Head Coach who is credited with helping to shape the modern NBA. The trophy was first awarded in the 1952-53 season.
Today in Sports History: May 17
SAN ANTONIO - FEBRUARY 11: Grant Hill #35 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars drives to the basket against Jason Kidd #5 of the Western Conference All-Stars during the 1996 NBA All-Star game played February 11, 1996 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)