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Hill, a Broad Ripple High School graduate who played at IUPUI, took to Twitter to clear up his comments Saturday. “To clear the (air) I’m not talking about the fans that was there supporting us! I’m talking about the ones that were in purple” Hill added another Twitter message: “I Love INDIANA and that’s why I say something about it because I care an I want everyone in the community to be apart of this team. #Togetherness” Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, George Hill, Frank Vogel 

As we interviewed David West following their bad loss to the Lakers, George Hill was a few feet away talking (pretty loud) to Roy Hibbert about the lack of Pacers fans in the building. Scott Agness (or Young Fella as I call him) from Pacers.com and I asked Hill about all the (Lakers) fans in the building. Hill didn’t back down what he was saying to Hibbert. I’ve decided to post the full transcript of what Hill said. Post your thoughts in the comment section. “It sucks. It was 70 (Lakers fans) – 30 (Pacers fans) out there. These are the same people that wants autographs after the game. We’re out there in the community. We’re doing our job, doing what we’re supposed to do on and off the court. Something has to change. I tip my hat to this team. We’ve been trouble free. Been out in the community shaking hands, we’re winning. It shouldn’t feel like an away game, especially with an important like this. Tonight, that’s what it felt like.” Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Roy Hibbert, George Hill, David West 

“They always say your fans are your sixth man and you feed off that energy. Energy is down and we turn the ball over and we’re hearing cheers. We’re missing shots and we’re hearing cheers. That kind of brings your head down cause you know you’re at home. It shouldn’t be like that. Now we see how it is. We have to move forward, don’t worry about. Stay focus on what’s in this locker room and don’t worry about the rest.” “(We’re) not a team that’s in the bottom in the East. We’re one of the top three teams in the East. We’re winning the Central Division and it should show. Right now it’s not and it’s been all season long where it’s not showing and I don’t think there’s nothing else we can do as an organization and as players. Now it’s up to the community.” Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, George Hill 

The Pacers have had just four sellouts this season; opening night, both Miami games and against Chicago earlier this week. While they have increased attendance by 1,320 fans a game from last season, that's still not enough. "It's very disappointing," Pacers guard and Indianapolis-native George Hill said. "The fans show up when we play the marquee teams, but they show up wearing the marquee team's clothes. We feed off them. As much as we can get people there, the better off we're going to be." Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, George Hill, Indiana 

However, George Hill scored 19 points, D.J. Augustin had a season high-tying 18 and Indiana rallied to beat the Bobcats 96-88 Saturday night for its fourth straight win. Lance Stephenson added 17 points and David West had 14 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists for his first triple-double. "That was a really good win," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "A lot of guys stepped up, in particular David West with a triple-double." Charlotte Observer

Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson, George Hill, David West, Frank Vogel 

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill will recognize 10 young, Hoosier community leaders in the making and be part of a partnership that will give a $5,000 scholarship to one of them at an upcoming Pacers' game. Hill is partnering with Herff Jones, the Indiana High School Athletic Association and the National Federation of State High School Associations to create the scholarship, which will be announced at the March 22 Pacers vs. the Milwaukee Bucks game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The winner, who will be chosen by a committee that includes Hill, will receive a $5,000 college scholarship, courtesy of Herff Jones, to the accredited school of his or her choice. Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, George Hill 

Mike Wells: The Ben Hansbrough experiment at backup PG is over. DJ Augustin is back as George Hill's backup. Twitter @MikeWellsNBA

DJ Augustin, George Hill, Ben Hansbrough 

Indiana has played better lately, but the Pacers are still willing to talk about making an adjustment here or there, though they aren't willing to talk about either George Hill or Paul George, according to sources. NBA.com

Indiana Pacers, Trade, Paul George, George Hill 

The explosion that tragically took two lives and destroyed dozens of homes last week on the Southside of Indianapolis was an event that was felt deep in the heart of Indiana Fever star Katie Douglas. “I was born on the Southside,” she said. “I live on the Southside. This happened only miles from where we just won the WNBA title. This happened just a few miles from where I grew up.” Douglas and teammate Tamika Catchings joined with Indiana Pacers’ star and Indianapolis native George Hill to host the victims of the Southside explosion in an event where they could get away, even for just a couple of hours, from being consumed by their shocking circumstances. NBA.com

Indiana Pacers, George Hill 

Taking over for the departed Nick Collison at point guard, Hill is averaging 11.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He scored the deciding basket with two seconds remaining in Indiana’s 90-88 victory over Indiana on opening night, a play the Spurs coaching staff celebrated almost as much as Indiana’s. “I’ve watched him closely,” Popovich said. “As you very well know, he was a team favorite, a fan favorite, a wonderful community guy. Great competitor. So we’re always pulling for him to be successful. We were jumping out of our seat when he made the shot a couple of games ago to win the game for them. We were thrilled.” San Antonio Express-News

Indiana Pacers, George Hill 

Not cool, George Hill. Saying you want to help out Indiana Pacers teammate Roy Hibbert as he informs Pacer diehards that they have been chosen as part of the "cast" of Area 55 — a section of 55 fans selected by Hibbert himself to show up for every Indy home game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and go crazy for the team, and for him in particular — and then pulling a stunt like this. Yahoo! Sports

Indiana Pacers, Roy Hibbert, George Hill 

The Indiana Pacers announced Friday they have re-signed free agents Roy Hibbert and George Hill. NBA.com

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Roy Hibbert, George Hill 

Michael Whitaker: Just landed in Indy for my client George Hill Special Day, he signs his 5 year extension with the Indiana Pacers today! Twitter

Indiana Pacers, George Hill 

Alex Kennedy: George Hill's five-year deal with the Indiana Pacers is worth $40 million, according to league source. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, George Hill 

Roy Hibbert: Congrats to my boy @George Hill. Def deserved everything he got. Non lotto picks in the '08 draft doing big things! Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Roy Hibbert, George Hill 

Mike Wells: The Pacers have agreed to a 5 year deal with George HIll, according to a source. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, George Hill 

Mike Wells: As expected, the Pacers have had preliminary talks with RFA George Hill's agent. Talks should pick up when Hill returns from vacation. Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, George Hill 

The Pacers will also be meeting with free agent guard George Hill once he returns from vacation. The team's free agency strategy is simple. Re-sign Hibbert and Hill so they can keep their starting unit together, then add pieces to their bench. Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Roy Hibbert, George Hill 

Ex-Knicks president Donnie Walsh, ousted by Garden chairman Jim Dolan last June after he was offered a 40% pay cut, is returning to the Indiana Pacers. Walsh, the long-time Indiana CEO before he came to New York to rebuild the Knicks, will be leading the Pacers in their efforts to land free agents starting when the period opens Sunday, league sources said Monday. The team's No. 1 priority is to re-sign point guard George Hill, a restricted free agent, and sources said Walsh will be spearheading the team's efforts to keep Hill. New York Daily News

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Donnie Walsh, George Hill 

Despite Morway’s best efforts to work together cohesively, Pritchard consistently went behind his back to Bird and owner Herb Simon in attempts to cut him out of the picture according to sources. Pritchard was the catalyst behind the George Hill and Leandro Barbosa trades. HoopsWorld

Indiana Pacers, Kevin Pritchard, Leandro Barbosa, George Hill, Larry Bird, David Morway