Welcome back home, GH3

[Taking it to the Hole]

you are being cynical.

I know that I am but cynicism often contains truth in it. I never really expected Paul to sign with us but did not think he would sign with our division rivals. That puts us at a significant disadvantage in our matchups with them. I almost would prefer we stay pat because when the Spurs make big moves in a hurry, it usually backfires on us. Right now, maybe we can improve our team enough to contend with the Warriors but I just don't see us beating them in a seven game series. Kawhi needs help and LMA needs to step up because he was supposed to be the second star to carry our team to the Finals.

[Yuixafun]

No one is coming to the Spurs this offseason. PATFO are going to give overpay Pau on a long term contract. They are going to roll with a sop re and rookie point guard until TP heals, Green won't be traded, and they are keeping a disgruntled Aldridge. They probably will lose Simmons, Mills, and Lee in free agency. Oh, and Manu will come back for one more year taking more than the vet minimum as salary and eating whatever left we have of our cap space. So this is shaping up to be a typical Spurs summer.

Fu k dude lol what a dismal outlook and probably 60 percent chance of the whole thing happening.

The Schwami is that you?

[alpha_HaZE]

I don't trust contract years. Hill either needs to make guys like Green and LMA better or be a bona fide second option.

Hill will be an upgrade, because of his length, size and, athleticism. He scored with high efficiency (top 10 in the league) and was playing at his best when playing off the ball. With Kawhi's high usage percentage (Kobe Level's) and LMA needing more touches, GH3 is the perfect player to fill that position. No one that understands basket-ball is surprised CP3 chose the Rockets and not us.

If we were to compete against the Rockets, the Warriors, and the Cavs, we need a point guard that can defend guys like CP3, Harden, Steph, and Kyrie. George Hill helps us do just that. Defense at 1, with Tony and Patty being average defenders, was a huge liability for us.

George Hill is familiar with our System and the City, owns a house at San Antonio, and trains at the Spurs facility every summer! I wouldn't be surprised if he signs with the Spurs!

[Mikeanaro]

He blows, please go away Grudge Heel.

[TimDunkem]

He blows, please go away Grudge Heel.

[therealtruth]

Hill will be an upgrade, because of his length, size and, athleticism. He scored with high efficiency (top 10 in the league) and was playing at his best when playing off the ball. With Kawhi's high usage percentage (Kobe Level's) and LMA needing more touches, GH3 is the perfect player to fill that position. No one that understands basket-ball is surprised CP3 chose the Rockets and not us.

If we were to compete against the Rockets, the Warriors, and the Cavs, we need a point guard that can defend guys like CP3, Harden, Steph, and Kyrie. George Hill helps us do just that. Defense at 1, with Tony and Patty being average defenders, was a huge liability for us.

George Hill is familiar with our System and the City, owns a house at San Antonio, and trains at the Spurs facility every summer! I wouldn't be surprised if he signs with the Spurs!

TP's best defense has always been his offense. His ability to force other PG's to defend and use energy. That's an important part of the strategy against a guy like Steph. Force him to wear out his legs defending then he won't have the lift for his shots.

[therealtruth]

Hoping more than expecting. There has never been such a disparity in the top team and the 2nd best team and a home run is what we needed to close the gap. Given that landscape, I just want to resign Simmons and roll this roster out next year. Get as much as you can for LMA during the season and go from there. I know everyone wants to win now but that isn't really a realistic option for the upcoming year.

Paul George is probably the only guy I would have went for the home run with and then prayed we could resign him.

I think the Spurs have enough talent when Kawhi is healthy yet I think it's smart to get him help so he doesn't have the weight of the team on his ankles. TP showed flashes of that in the playoffs when healthy.

The issue with Aldridge is he's not really a compe or (lack of heart). He's guy who prefers to win with talent. The Spurs need a guy who can bring both.

[alpha_HaZE]

TP's best defense has always been his offense. His ability to force other PG's to defend and use energy. That's an important part of the strategy against a guy like Steph. Force him to wear out his legs defending then he won't have the lift for his shots.

Agreed, but two things; one he is not nearly as good as he used to be in O, and two; more and more teams expose his defense during the last few critical possessions in close games.

I agree Tony will be very useful against the warriors if we meet them again in the playoffs, especially if he is rested and has fresh legs.

[rastaspur]

No one is coming to the Spurs this offseason. PATFO are going to give overpay Pau on a long term contract. They are going to roll with a sop re and rookie point guard until TP heals, Green won't be traded, and they are keeping a disgruntled Aldridge. They probably will lose Simmons, Mills, and Lee in free agency. Oh, and Manu will come back for one more year taking more than the vet minimum as salary and eating whatever left we have of our cap space. So this is shaping up to be a typical Spurs summer.

Damn, son.

I gotta ask you, did you type out that post while simultaneously holding a gun to your head?

That's a depressed outlook. Made me sad

[DAF86]

Could he be had for like 10 or 15 mil per year? That's the only way I accept him. I actually think he would do great for us, just not on a star role and he's probably gonna command star money. It just isn't worth it.

If he could be had on a Danny Green type contract, he would be ideal. He's the type of player we need to compete with GS: long for his position and solid at both end of the floor without any glaring flaw.

[gambit1990]

yeah, welcome back home... to indiana.

[TimDunkem]

I just don't see George Hill giving up 10-15 mill a year.

[Snaq O'Meal]

TP's best defense has always been his offense. His ability to force other PG's to defend and use energy. That's an important part of the strategy against a guy like Steph. Force him to wear out his legs defending then he won't have the lift for his shots.

Curry won't be guarding Parker. Klay will. And we've seen how length on the perimeter (i.e. Thabo Sefolosha) has neutered Parker in the past.

[gambit1990]

Could he be had for like 10 or 15 mil per year? That's the only way I accept him.

same. tbh, i'd wanna pay him $8 to $12.

[gambit1990]

Curry won't be guarding Parker. Klay will. And we've seen how length on the perimeter (i.e. Thabo Sefolosha) has neutered Parker in the past.

yep.

these past playoffs... if tony allen was healthy and i'm grizzlies, i don't put him on kawhi... i'd put him on parker. let conley guard green and he'd save more energy.

[FkLA]

Utah acquiring Rubio. Minny emerging as the favorite to sign Lowry. The stars are aligning for GH3's return.

[Joseph Kony]

Hoping more than expecting. There has never been such a disparity in the top team and the 2nd best team and a home run is what we needed to close the gap. Given that landscape, I just want to resign Simmons and roll this roster out next year. Get as much as you can for LMA during the season and go from there. I know everyone wants to win now but that isn't really a realistic option for the upcoming year.

Paul George is probably the only guy I would have went for the home run with and then prayed we could resign him.

agree, but you can never plan out injuries, and GS has been pretty lucky the last few seasons with injuries unlike a lot of teams tbh...it's their time

[Big Empty]

Hill at 19m compared to CP3 at 35/40m is a bargain. Hill/Simmons/Leonard/Aldridge/Gasol is a stout line up. This is assuming we unload Green. Our bench would be a big question mark though. A ton of young talent that cant shoot.

[FkLA]

Hill at 19m compared to CP3 at 35/40m is a bargain. Hill/Simmons/Leonard/Aldridge/Gasol is a stout line up. This is assuming we unload Green. Our bench would be a big question mark though. A ton of young talent that cant shoot.

I don't see how the LMGay situation is salvageable. That bridge was burned.

[duncan2k5]

Don't want. Would rather play our young point guards.

[duncan2k5]

Hill at 19m compared to CP3 at 35/40m is a bargain. Hill/Simmons/Leonard/Aldridge/Gasol is a stout line up. This is assuming we unload Green. Our bench would be a big question mark though. A ton of young talent that cant shoot.

Gasol should NOT be starting... Have u seen his defense and energy??

[szkorhetz]

Hill at 19m compared to CP3 at 35/40m is a bargain. Hill/Simmons/Leonard/Aldridge/Gasol is a stout line up. This is assuming we unload Green. Our bench would be a big question mark though. A ton of young talent that cant shoot.

This is why we need Rose on a cheap deal, to lead the bench, de facto taking over Manu's role.

[Mugen]

Georgie gonna come home tbh. You s better start working on your

[TheGreatYacht]

George Hill's "improvement":
2013 - 14.2ppg, 4.7apg
2014 - 10.3ppg, 3.5apg
2015 - 16.1ppg, 5.1apg
2016 - 12.1ppg, 3.5apg
2017 - 16.9ppg, 4.2apg

He's on pace for a down year, and at 31.... he's looking at a lot of down years from here on out

Hill's last 3 games with the kings ....

@ DEN: 4pts, 1ast, 3TO, 1/5fg
@ PHX: 2pts, 4ast, 0TO, 0/5fg
Vs NOP: 6pts, 5ast, 1TO, 2/4fg

Funny to see how many ty posters wanted to show this scrub the money

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Hill's last 3 games with the kings ....

@ DEN: 4pts, 1ast, 3TO, 1/5fg
@ PHX: 2pts, 4ast, 0TO, 0/5fg
Vs NOP: 6pts, 5ast, 1TO, 2/4fg

Funny to see how many ty posters wanted to show this scrub the money

Dude turned down a great extension offer from the Jazz and ended up in one of the worst organizations in sports on a worse deal. It's understandable he'd be salty. Fox will be taking over at PG before the all star break too.