I really hope we get Grant Hill. I mean if anything D'Antoni won't have an excuse to use his bench more. Plus I think Grant Hill still has plenty left in the tank to contribute.
If he's willing to be a Sun at minimum salary, it will take about 30 seconds to close the deal. I'm not sure if the Suns can afford much more financially, which is my only concern.
Is there any downside? Sure
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Marion might pout. They've survied this before.
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It means more small ball. Hill is much better than Q and they won 63 games and got to the WCF with a similar lineup. If anything, Hill would give the Suns some of the half court offense they had with JJ (less three point shooting but more slashing)
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Hill may not be as good as a one on one defender as Jones. Yes, but he played on a very good defensive team with success and Jones is hardly a lock down defender.
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Hill does not shoot the three. Yes, but he he hits a very high percentage of his mid range shots, so it will not be any easier to pack the paint. If anything, his ability to get to the line should more than offset the reduced spreading of the floor.
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Hill Is Getting Older. Aren't we all? It is not like he is going to be expected to play 30 to 35 minutes. His role would be in the 20-25 minute range which would reduce the wear and tear. The real key will be having him ready for the playoffs.
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Hill Is No Longer A Top Rebounder. His rebounds per minute were not very impressive last season, but he was used primarily at SG. As it is he's about the same as Jones and better than Bell who played a lot of SF.
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Adding Another Big Name Player Could Hurt the Team Chemistry. Hill has a reputation for being a super character guy and might actually help by reminding the complainers about just how good they have it.
The Spurs showed how adding older guys like Finley and Barry can make a huge difference in how the team operates. The playoffs generally go to the most experienced team.
