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The Pacers have agreed to a 5 year deal with George Hill, according to a source.
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Mike Wells @MikeWellsNBA
The Pacers have agreed to a 5 year deal with George Hill, according to a source.
Good for George. Going back to Indiana really worked out for him. Win-win for both teams on that trade.
5 years and 1000 million
Glad for him.
I am really happy for him, he really found his place in Indiana. And fans love him, and he seems to enjoy it there.
Anyone wants to guess how much he gets for those 5 years?
I'm guessing a backloaded deal that starts at around 3.5 M?
Congrats to George Hill. I'm guessing he got at least $30 million over five years. Probably closer to $40 million for it to be completed this quickly.
I loved George Hill while he was here, but I don't have any idea how this team would have been able to swallow a 5 year/30M contract....let alone a 5 year/40M one. I'm still curious to see what the actual numbers are, but I think the Spurs got the better end of the deal.
Although....Indiana seems pretty happy with their end as well.
One of the few cases where both teams seem genuinely happy with their end of a trade.
Classy Spurs
*cries, we'll miss you George. Come back after that 5 year deal.
Great for him.
I guess we can count out him ever returning here.
If the reports in the media are to be believed, Hill turned down a 4yr extension for more than 20M before the 2011-12 season. I'm sure he did very well with this deal and good for him.
The Spurs traded him at the peak of his value and got back at least Leonard in return. A great trade even just for Kawhi. Potentially better if Lorbek and/or Bertans ever play for the Spurs.
Congratulations to George.
In a few years, this trade is going to prove very one-sided in favor of the Spurs.
He played well for us but there's no need to bring him back.
The guy could choke with the best of them.
Absolutely and hopefully this is a strategy the Spurs can use more. It's not every team that can trade away young talent for picks, but when you draft like the Spurs do, you have a compe ive advantage on both ends. On one end it allows you to draft guys like Hill late and flip them for higher picks. On the other end it allows you to really get some good players (like Kawhi).
Its a fine line on giving up young guys (especially when you are in a win/rebuild mode), but it's something that is viable when you know you won't be able to pay what they will command.
Count me in with those who loved Hill as a Spur. I'm thrilled to see him get to play for his hometown team and succeed.
They brought one piece of the puzzle back, but with Hibbert unlikely to return (unless the Pacers decide to match), will they be able to match their success last season?
Wish him the best, but if Hibbert leaves, I can't see them having more success.
Well..let's see. Leonard had a great year but it's early. Hill had good years here too.
People said last year Neal was better than Hill so we don't need him. Now I'm sure Hill would fit much better. He could play backup PG and SG while Neal is only a scorer. Plus Hill is a better defensive player.
It would be great to have Leonard and Hill but the trade was good for both teams.
But don't say we don't need someone like Hill because he would be a great addition for most of the teams.
The Lakers traded their starting center for a young kid out of high school.
How many Finals appearances does Vlade Divac have compared to Kobe Bryant again?
Another player spurs drafted that turned into a solid player.
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