Spurs sign George Hill

[SenorSpur]

Its about time indeed...but as others have said he was probably seen as tradeable as the FO seemed to keep putting the feelers out on different players. I am glad we kept him though.

I think he can be just a good of a defender as Vaughn immediately, so one has to assume that Vaughn is history. I can't wait until the preseason so we can see how he is coming along. I should get to see him in person on Oct 25th...and hopefully by then he will have just enough offensively to start seeing some backup minutes when the season starts. If he can couple his atheticism with some finishing ability around the rim he can really help us during our times of lethargy.

I'm rooting for ya George...welcome aboard.

Is Vaughn's final year guaranteed?

Regardless, I still can't see Pop letting him go and going with such a young backcourt. It's just not his way.

[Spurs Brazil]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/george...ed_080924.html

Spurs Sign George Hill


SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed guard George Hill. Per club policy terms of the agreement were not announced.
The native of Indianapolis, Indiana was drafted by San Antonio with the 26th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

The 6-2 Hill played this summer with the Spurs entries in the Vegas Summer League and the Rocky Mountain Revue. He appeared in three games – all starts – in the Vegas Summer League and averaged 8.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31.8 minutes. Hill posted 17 points and 8 rebounds on 7/14 against Memphis. In four games at the Rocky Mountain Revue, he averaged a team-high 12.8 points with 3.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.00 steals in 30.8 minutes. Hill scored 21 points and added 4 rebounds and 3 assists against Utah on 7/18.

Hill spent the past four years at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Last season he was named the Summit League Player of the Year, earned First Team All-Conference honors and was named an Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press. Hill led the Summit League and ranked 16th nationally in scoring with 21.5 points per game while shooting .545 from the field (195-245) and .450 (49-109) from three-point range. He posted nine double-doubles and averaged 6.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.78 steals in 32 games. Hill scored in double figures in all 32 games, finishing with 20 or more points 16 times, and topped the 30-point mark in seven contests. He appeared in just five games as a junior before missing the rest of the season with a broken foot. As a sop re Hill earned First Team All-Conference honors, averaging a team-high 18.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists. He was named to the league All-Newcomer Team as a freshman. For his career Hill appeared in 95 games for the Jaguars, averaging 17.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.63 steals.

[T Park]

You know what I meant, don't be a jackass.

No I still don't understand how you trade Free Agents.

[benefactor]

Is Vaughn's final year guaranteed?

Regardless, I still can't see Pop letting him go and going with such a young backcourt. It's just not his way.

It was a player option that he picked up. We would either have to waive him or trade him. Its hard for me to gauge what Pop is going to do. He seems pretty gung ho with this youth movement. There is also possibility of Mason/Manu splitting time at the point. I think we will know a lot more after the preseason.

[Manufan909]

Oh, so you really didn't get, and didn't just be an ass for nothing. My post that started this should be fiiled under "wishful thinking". I basically wanted Barry to SOMEHOW stay and Finley to SOMEHOW leave. My bad for wording it wrong.

[xellos88330]

George Hill has tons of potential when I was watching him in the Summer League. He pretty much got to the rim at will. He has a very fast first step and some hops. His defense was outstanding and did a number on I think it was Mayo. He was probably nervous or something. He seemed like he wanted to please the orginization too much, and it took him out of his game. Now that he has a contract, there isn't that pressure of being accepted. I think he will do great.

[Manu-of-steel]

everyones excited about this signing. i hope hill would turn out to be a guy who will contribute to our cause. go spurs go!

[bigfan]

Anything is better than nothing I guess.

[jayc23]

Anything is better than nothing I guess.

GTH outa here, hes better defensively than 95% of the draft class... and the legitimate opportunities to pull of free agents...so I'll take Hill outa the bunch of back up, short combo guards, NBA fans piss me off... James gist is the worlds hero because he can jump outa the gym but defense is always an under estimated after thought in every equation .. which is stupid as when you get payed millions to play.

[T Park]

GTH outa here, hes better defensively than 95% of the draft class... and the legitimate opportunities to pull of free agents...so I'll take Hill outa the bunch of back up, short combo guards, NBA fans piss me off... James gist is the worlds hero because he can jump outa the gym but defense is always an under estimated after thought in every equation .. which is stupid as when you get payed millions to play.

Nah, you'll come to understand REAL spurs fans appreciate defensive effort and tenacity along with his youth, drive and other intangibles.

Tell George too hook it up with a numba 3

[Joe Schmoogins]

GTH outa here, hes better defensively than 95% of the draft class... and the legitimate opportunities to pull of free agents...so I'll take Hill outa the bunch of back up, short combo guards, NBA fans piss me off... James gist is the worlds hero because he can jump outa the gym but defense is always an under estimated after thought in every equation .. which is stupid as when you get payed millions to play.

I've got high hopes for Hill, as well. I think he has all the tools, and fully expect him to have a long successsful NBA career. I'm excited he's a Spur. Keep posting because I for one enjoy your G HILL insight.

[ulosturedge]

Just alot of tough love around here. I think he's got the tools. He just needs to find his niche and get that killer instinct.

[jackseven]

Nah, you'll come to understand REAL spurs fans appreciate defensive effort and tenacity along with his youth, drive and other intangibles.

Tell George too hook it up with a numba 3

REALly... Lest we forget our throw under the busage.

[Buddy Holly]

I love Hill's height and build. I love his long arms on defense and how he can control the ball as he showed in summer league, I'm not too worried about his shooting the only thing that I worry about and it has been pointed out in this thread is how he couldn't finish at the rim. If he can fix that then he will be a great back up to Tony.

[tav1]

GTH outa here, hes better defensively than 95% of the draft class... and the legitimate opportunities to pull of free agents...so I'll take Hill outa the bunch of back up, short combo guards, NBA fans piss me off... James gist is the worlds hero because he can jump outa the gym but defense is always an under estimated after thought in every equation .. which is stupid as when you get payed millions to play.

No questions about his D from me. He's a good defender with a high ceiling. I'm still concerned about his offense, but optimistic. We'll see.

Most on this board recognize that GH3 can body up. Don't let the strays pester you.

[T Park]

REALly... Lest we forget our throw under the busage.

Play good defense, give great effort, thats all I care about honestly.