Suns land Hill

[TwoHandJam]

So Hill wants to be a starter. At least he can take comfort in the fact that D'Antoni doesn't overplay his starters. They averaged say, only 38 mpg or something? No problem. Hill should be fine. After all, the practices are light right?

[Oh, Gee!!]

For the veteran's minimum hes probably a really savvy signing. And considering the Suns usually play a 7 man rotation anyways it probably won't hurt them to lose him for 3/4 of the season. I just can't wait to see defensive lineups of Hill, Nash and Stoudemire together.

triangle defense? it's just crazy enough to work

[da_suns_fan__]

Spurs fans are definately scared...all these posts about someone they pretend not to care about!!!

[Oh, Gee!!]

first day of practice Hill gets eaten by coyotes (or wolves, or whatever they have in AZ) walking from his car to the practice facility

[O-Factor]

Spurs fans are definately scared...all these posts about someone they pretend not to care about!!!

yeah, sure we are.....what an idiot

[VaSpursFan]

seriously speaking, how are suns fans excited about this? i don't see how this helps you at all. grant is a smart player but his body continually fails him which makes his addition silly if he expects to log big minutes. they're actually talking about starting him...wow.

[King]

Hill will likely replace Raja Bell in the Suns’ starting lineup at shooting guard.

Interesting

[timvp]

Hill, who will turn 35 in October, could start for Phoenix with Steve Nash, Raja Bell, Shawn Marion and Amaré Stoudemire.

[Oh, Gee!!]

Spurs fans are definately scared...all these posts about someone they pretend not to care about!!!

KG/Amare combo scares me, not Grant Hill.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

[michaelwcho]

I'm not seeing how Hill would replace Bell in the starting lineup. On one hand we have a guy who can nail open 3's, is decently athletic, and a defensive beast; the other one can't hit 3's, is old and broken-down, and isn't known for his defense. Which one of these would be the starter now?

[da_suns_fan__]

He creates matchup problems for the Spurs the same way Joe Johnson did two years ago.

You don't have to worry about guys like Raja Bell, Shawn Marion or James Jones offensively cuz they're completely dependent on Nash for most of their offense.

So the Spurs put Bowen on Nash. But who's going to cover Hill? Finley? Barry? Horry?

He can easily take those guys off the dribble. Its a matchup nightmare for any team.

[ATRAIN]

He's a huge upgrade over James Jones. A guy who's great at creating his own shot and his amazing basketball IQ is never a bad thing to have...especially when he's not being counted on to carry a team.

Too bad he will never play being hurt all the damn time. You guys are idiots!!

[Switchman]

It is going to feel so good knocking the Suns out next season again.

Hopefully Horry can knock Amarie into the Sun's Coach this time.

[Oh, Gee!!]

He can easily take those guys off the dribble.

Not without losing a hip

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He creates matchup problems for the Spurs the same way Joe Johnson did two years ago.

You don't have to worry about guys like Raja Bell, Shawn Marion or James Jones offensively cuz they're completely dependent on Nash for most of their offense.

So the Spurs put Bowen on Nash. But who's going to cover Hill? Finley? Barry? Horry?

He can easily take those guys off the dribble. Its a matchup nightmare for any team.

You obviously haven't seen him play in a while.

Plus, whatever the Spurs give up to him, they get right back. Who does he guard if Nash is on Oberto?

[Findog]

I don't see what Hill will do to help Phoenix get past the Spurs. Am I missing something?

Assuming he can stay healthy, he can run the offense when Nash is getting a breather. I predict about 60 games played.

[Oh, Gee!!]

You obviously haven't seen him play in a while.

PHX scouts were probably watching old tapes thinking "we gotta sign this kid!"

[da_suns_fan__]

You obviously haven't seen him play in a while.

Plus, whatever the Spurs give up to him, they get right back. Who does he guard if Nash is on Oberto?

Oberto?

Huh? You mean if Nash is on Bowen? Well, Im sure he'd do a much better job defending Finley, Barry and Horry than they would do on him.

That is, if Horry doesn't retire.

[O-Factor]

Oberto?

Well, Im sure he'd do a much better job defending Finley, Barry and Horry than they would do on him.

That is, if Horry doesn't retire.

HA, bull !

[bigfan]

Hill is a good guy and a pretty good player too. Im glad he went to the Suns though because he will certainly want to take minutes from one of their younger guys like Bell, who I think is a better player right now. Hope he stays uninjured.

[Findog]

Assuming he stays healthy, he's essentially taking James Jones' place in their seven man rotation. That's an upgrade, but he hasn't played in more than 65 games since leaving D-Town. Plus, he's a defensive liability, something a team like San Antonio can exploit. He doesn't get them past the Spurs.

The Suns best shot is hoping the Mavs take out the Spurs on one side of the bracket because they match up better against Dallas.

[florige]

Spurs fans are definately scared...all these posts about someone they pretend not to care about!!!

Maybe if the name Garnett was posted there instead of Hill maybe. This signing doesnt bother me at all. I guess this is the antidote for the Garnett debacle falling through.

[Budkin]

Hmm... this seems all too familiar a situation to Penny Hardaway. Enjoy the injuries Suns. I'm glad the Magic don't have to deal with that anymore.

[Oh, Gee!!]

Assuming he stays healthy, he's essentially taking James Jones' place in their seven man rotation. That's an upgrade, but he hasn't played in more than 65 games since leaving D-Town. Plus, he's a defensive liability, something a team like San Antonio can exploit. He doesn't get them past the Spurs.

The Suns best shot is hoping the Mavs take out the Spurs on one side of the bracket because they match up better against Dallas.

you'd like that wouldn't you?