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George Hill Rumors
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Position: G
Born: 05/04/86
Height: 6-3 / 1.91
Weight:179 lbs. / 81.6 kg.
Salary: $19,000,000
Born: 05/04/86
Height: 6-3 / 1.91
Weight:179 lbs. / 81.6 kg.
Salary: $19,000,000
But five other players scored in double figures. Ersan Ilyasova had 17, Nikola Mirotic 15, Malcolm Brogdon 14, George Hill 13 and Khris Middleton 12. The scoring came in all directions from all areas of the floor. The Bucks spread the ball and the scoring. “We want guys that are basketball players that have high IQs that can do, like you said, dribble, pass, shoot, can make reads, make decisions,” Budenholzer said. “We try to develop them. We try and empower them. We try to play a way where they all feel like they can contribute and do things. Hopefully that’s paying off for us, and guys appreciate it. I think they grow and develop here.”
Kane Pitman: I asked Pat Connaughton about Brook Lopez looking to score inside in while struggling from deep. He said George Hill pulled the team together during a timeout and said: “Hey, let’s get Brook an easy bucket to get him going.” Just further evidence of Hill’s leadership.
Matt Velazquez: Bud on if George Hill’s minutes tonight will be impacted by Malcolm Brogdon’s return: “George won’t play any less. I think his impact is pretty obvious to anybody.”
George Hill has been solid in the playoffs, including in the second round against the Boston Celtics, averaging 13.3 points and no turnovers in 26.0 minutes per game while shooting 61.5% from the field, 50.0% from three-point range and defending Irving, one of the league’s best guards. “The guy’s a veteran, he’s a pro, he’s any of those adjectives you want to use to describe a phenomenal NBA player,” Bucks guard Pat Connaughton said. “That’s what he does. He brings that expertise and experience with him.”
“He’s so solid, he brings great composure every single game,” Bucks center Brook Lopez said. “You know he’s played in some huge games. We can always rely on him to be himself. He’s always talking; bringing guys together, bringing us in the huddle, talking during time outs. He definitely picks us up.”
“That’s my man. That’s my man!,” Bledsoe said. “I’m always proud of George. Coming in, picking up the slack. He came in, without Malcolm (Brogdon) playing and played a hell of a game. He’s been a vet in this league. He knows what it takes. He’s been to the championship; he’s been to the Eastern Conference Finals. It’s no surprise what he’s doing.”
