Spurs offering George Hill?

[billyshelby]

Everyone's going crazy over this guy and seems to be writing as if he's a point guard. Why? The Spurs had Parker. This kid in 28+ minutes a night didn't even average three assists. I'm not saying don't do the trade. I'm not saying he's not a point. But can someone enlighten me about this kid. I'd just like someone to explain the rationale on the trade (other than obvious cheap, quality depth) when it appears to me he's a two and we have Hayward who needs to be getting a minimum of 20 minutes a night this year, and hopefully more like 25-30. If Hill is willing to be our first wing off the bench, then I'm sold. Otherwise, I just wonder if it's the wise move. Again, with that contract, and two years left, and the fact that he's George Hill and is unlikely to demand the nightlife of NYC or any other major market seems extremely attractive. I just want to know more about him.

I have not seen Hill enough to offer a great explanation. What I have seen of him is that he's as physically imposing a guy as you will ever see at the point, and he can definitely guard 2's even at his size (not 3's.)

I think two things. One, the Spurs are a well known drive and kick team. The kick usually leads to another pass around the perimeter. That's a big reason why Parker's assist numbers are always so low. He does his part (the drive), gets defenses out of whack, and they're so good at swinging the ball that the dominoes often fall to somebody else getting the assist he created.

Two, Parker only missed 4 games this year. Which means for Hill to get 28 minutes per, he had to be playing with Parker a fair amount. In that role, he's playing the 2 while Parker does his thing. That's going to lead to less assists. I don't know if he's got great point guard skills. But he's a specimen and he's productive.

 

[Favors Flave]

I have not seen Hill enough to offer a great explanation. What I have seen of him is that he's as physically imposing a guy as you will ever see at the point, and he can definitely guard 2's even at his size (not 3's.)

I think two things. One, the Spurs are a well known drive and kick team. The kick usually leads to another pass around the perimeter. That's a big reason why Parker's assist numbers are always so low. He does his part (the drive), gets defenses out of whack, and they're so good at swinging the ball that the dominoes often fall to somebody else getting the assist he created.

Two, Parker only missed 4 games this year. Which means for Hill to get 28 minutes per, he had to be playing with Parker a fair amount. In that role, he's playing the 2 while Parker does his thing. That's going to lead to less assists. I don't know if he's got great point guard skills. But he's a specimen and he's productive.

This, from when I watched the Spurs he was mainly playing 2 and spotting up. He is a pass first point guard though. No stats to prove it, just observation from games

 

[gregbroncs]

I have not seen Hill enough to offer a great explanation. What I have seen of him is that he's as physically imposing a guy as you will ever see at the point, and he can definitely guard 2's even at his size (not 3's.)

I think two things. One, the Spurs are a well known drive and kick team. The kick usually leads to another pass around the perimeter. That's a big reason why Parker's assist numbers are always so low. He does his part (the drive), gets defenses out of whack, and they're so good at swinging the ball that the dominoes often fall to somebody else getting the assist he created.

Two, Parker only missed 4 games this year. Which means for Hill to get 28 minutes per, he had to be playing with Parker a fair amount. In that role, he's playing the 2 while Parker does his thing. That's going to lead to less assists. I don't know if he's got great point guard skills. But he's a specimen and he's productive.

To take this point 1 step further. If he was not playing with Parker he was probably playing with Manu. Who essentially became the PG of the offense when he was on the floor without Parker.

 

[BIGAL]

George Hill > Devin Harris ?? I believe thats the question you have to ask yourself. Or maybe you play them together? I like Hill but at the same time, I dont see him playing here.