The guy saw his first real action with the Lakers last Sunday and performed pretty damn well in a hotly-contested, chippy playoff atmosphere. He was active on the boards--especially the offensive glass, and played pretty damn good D too, all things considered. More importantly, Kobe was actually looking for him on some trips down the court (yeah, unbelievable I know). He played the last 22 minutes of the game and held up well for someone who gets maybe 1-2 minutes of run a night.
Yes, this game was a statistical anomaly and won't be duplicated, but his scrappiness on both ends can be useful to spell Bynum a little bit more, imho. Will Potato Head play him anymore than 5 minutes? Probably not, but one can hope.
If anything, there's absolutely no reason Bynum should play tomorrow--NONE. This would be a good opportunity to give him some run against one of the better bigs in the game in Cousins. He'll get worked, but it's still valuable PT nonetheless. In the first round there should also be good opportunities to play him, especially against Denver.
Before gnsf starts going gnsf on this thread, I'm not making this guy out to be Charles Oakley or anything...but ANY DEPTH this team can use is welcomed.
The minutes for Hill were good but he's gonna be a bench rider in the playoffs. Plus, what Potato Head did to Bynum's mind that game is definitely a con. Bynum is already a mental midget so being benched the 4th quarter plus OT probably won't inspire him to play better and show up the tater tot.
My negro has found himself a niche with this team. Wonder why it took so long for Potato Head to use his ass
Was injured, I believe.
A quiet 8 points and 10 rebounds...solid contributions.
He finished with a dubdub and 2 blocks
garbage
Calm your ing nerves face...we gots this...The Rockets are some stupid s...just like they gave away Lin for nothing...we're about to turn Jordan Hill into the next Lin...all we need him for is #6
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Don't talk to me, got.
Hill > Faried
Jordn Hill is scrappy...A great spark off the bench....But his offensive skill level is that of a good High School Player...
Bad rookie.
Bust.
Picked before Brandon Jennings.
My 's cleaning up the glass again.
Should be in a cage, quite honestly. And no, not a jail cell. A bonafide cage.
He's a choker.
IS Jordan Hill gonna have to choke a ?!
Petting zoo, or too dangerous for det?
Too dangerous.
Please don't tell me you're trying to say Jennings is good? He's like at 42% this season. A bonafied chucker
This coming from a guy who though amare was an MVP candidate last year, don't read too much into what he says.
NBA PM: Paying Jordan Hill
The Los Angeles Lakers “big” move at the trade deadline was to acquire point guard Ramon Sessions from the Cleveland Cavaliers. To do so cost the Lakers a first-round pick but equally they were able to move out two unproductive players (Luke Walton and Jason Kapono).
To make room for Sessions, General Manager Mitch Kupchak traded away long-time veteran (and frequent but aging hero) Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets.
It was a major shake-up to the Lakers to lose Fisher who has since been re-routed to the Oklahoma City Thunder (where he could meet LA in the second-round of the playoffs if both the Lakers and Thunder can win two of the next four games apiece).
In return for Fisher (and another first-round pick), Kupchak acquired center/forward Jordan Hill who initially couldn’t get off the bench ahead of Troy Murphy and Josh McRoberts. He was also fighting through a sprained MCL which kept him sidelined for a couple weeks.
Eventually he got his opportunity to play, breaking out in a double-overtime tour-de-force against the Thunder in a 114-106 Laker victory.
Hill played 35 minutes, contributing 14 points, 15 boards and three blocks. Andrew Bynum was not at his best and Jordan was on the floor to close the game (including both overtime sessions).
Now he’s firmly entrenched himself as the team’s first big off the bench. Coach Mike Brown indicated recently that he expects Hill’s role to remain constant throughout the postseason.
Once again Kupchak has acquired a player who might have seemed like an afterthought or throw-in, who suddenly proves to be a valuable asset. The same could be said of Shannon Brown, Trevor Ariza or even Laron Profit (before injury).
Hill is currently under contract for $2.86 million. Because the Rockets did not pick up his team option for $3.6 million, he will become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Looking ahead, it’s hard to anticipate how well the Lakers do this postseason and how much they’re willing to spend over the summer. If Hill continues to put up numbers off the bench (8.0 points and 10 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game this postseason), he’d presumably be a piece the Lakers would hope to retain.
Hill is in a similar situation as Devean George, dating back to many years ago when LA declined George’s rookie contract option before the season but then chose to re-sign him. Since he was eventually paid more than the declined option, it cost the Lakers their Mid-Level Exception (MLE) and a shot at any other MLE-level free agents that summer like Chauncey Billups
Under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Lakers don’t even have a true MLE. The taxpayer’s version of the MLE caps out at $3.09.
The most the Lakers can pay Hill is the amount the Rockets declined at $3.6 million. Because they still have his Bird Rights, the largest contract they can offer would be $20.9 million over five-years.
While a team with cap room can easily outspend the Lakers, non-taxpaying teams armed with the full MLE would have four years and $21.4 million to offer.
Another option for Hill might be a two-year deal with the Lakers at $7.5 million. The second ($3.9 million) could be a player option. Upon opting out, Hill and the Lakers would be able to cir vent this summer’s salary restriction. At that point they’d have full Bird Rights and the means to pay him a lucrative, long-term deal.
Certainly it’s early in Hill’s career with the Lakers. Los Angeles will have to look closely at their budget this summer with the ever-increasing luxury tax and a significantly beefed-up revenue sharing system (of which they’re a major giver not a taker). Such decisions won’t come until the summer and the team hopes to have a lengthy postseason run.
Additionally Hill has to deal with a recent assault accusation. The legal issue is expected to be addressed after the season. As is the law of the land, innocent until proven guilty . . . the Lakers are moving forward with the hope that Jordan will be free of this issue without complication.
i liked him in htown good young big for la
I thought he always played his role well in Houston against SA. Surprised me that LA hasn't used him much.
I would rather pick the Lakers for a million less per year than get hidden on some lottery bound team. If he's talented, he can easily get more down the road as he will be front page every day, standing behind Kobe.
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