Um, the team would have one less championship with Hill instead of TP. Anyone asking for that move was an idiot plain and simple.
Context: Tony was coming off an injury plagued season and put up some of the worst numbers of his career (during his physical peak) while Hill was overachieving and some people (falsely) thought he had all-star potential.
I think the front-office made the right decision and if White can become a solid pro like Hill that is a good thing. I do think his bigger frame, superior handles, better passing and more consistent (at a similar age) defense makes the one - to - one comparison inaccurate.
Also, White is a far more natural PG while Hill (like Forbes & Mills) is a SG trapped in a PG's body.