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George

Hill

PG · IND · Below average

PAL
29
WAR
0.3
PTS
5.0

2022-23

George Hill

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Biography

Team
Indiana Pacers
Position
Point Guard
Height
6' 4"
Weight
188 lbs
Born
May 4, 1986 (40)
Birthplace
Indianapolis, IN
College
IU Indianapolis
Draft
2008: Rd 1, Pk 26 (SA)
Experience
14th Season
Status
Inactive

Career history

  • 2022 23 Totals · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Indiana Pacers · 2022-23 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
  • 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Philadelphia 76ers · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder · 2020-21 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2019-20 (1 season)
  • 2018 19 Totals · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Milwaukee Bucks · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers · 2018-19 (1 season)
  • 2017 18 Totals · 2017-18 (1 season)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers · 2017-18 (1 season)
  • Sacramento Kings · 2017-18 (1 season)
  • Utah Jazz · 2016-17 (1 season)
  • Indiana Pacers · 2011-12 – 2015-16 (5 seasons)
  • San Antonio Spurs · 2008-09 – 2010-11 (3 seasons)

NBA record

YearTeamGPGSMINFGFG%3PT3P%FT
2022-232022 23 Totals46118.11.7-3.647.00.7-2.135.80.9-1.2
2022-23Indiana Pacers11115.11.7-3.155.91.0-1.952.40.7-0.8
2022-23Milwaukee Bucks35019.11.7-3.844.70.7-2.131.11.0-1.3
2021-22Milwaukee Bucks541723.22.2-5.142.90.8-2.530.61.1-1.1
2020-212020 21 Totals301722.43.2-6.648.21.0-2.738.71.3-1.7
2020-21Philadelphia 76ers16318.92.1-4.844.20.6-1.439.11.2-1.6
2020-21Oklahoma City Thunder141426.44.4-8.650.81.6-4.138.61.5-1.8
2019-20Milwaukee Bucks59221.53.3-6.451.61.4-3.046.01.4-1.7
2018-192018 19 Totals601321.72.8-6.345.20.8-2.631.41.2-1.4
2018-19Milwaukee Bucks47020.42.4-5.742.80.7-2.728.01.1-1.4
2018-19Cleveland Cavaliers131326.54.2-8.251.41.0-2.246.41.3-1.5
2017-182017 18 Totals676027.03.5-7.746.01.3-3.141.51.6-2.1
2017-18Cleveland Cavaliers242427.93.5-7.844.41.1-3.235.11.4-1.7
2017-18Sacramento Kings433626.63.6-7.646.91.3-3.045.31.8-2.3
2016-17Utah Jazz494931.55.9-12.447.71.9-4.840.33.2-4.0
2015-16Indiana Pacers747334.14.4-10.044.11.7-4.240.81.5-2.0
2014-15Indiana Pacers433629.55.9-12.447.71.6-4.535.82.6-3.3
2013-14Indiana Pacers767632.03.6-8.144.21.3-3.436.51.9-2.3
2012-13Indiana Pacers767634.55.1-11.544.31.7-4.636.82.3-2.8
2011-12Indiana Pacers50925.53.4-7.644.21.1-2.936.71.8-2.3
2010-11San Antonio Spurs76528.33.8-8.345.31.0-2.737.73.1-3.6
2009-10San Antonio Spurs784329.24.5-9.547.81.0-2.439.92.3-3.0
2008-09San Antonio Spurs77716.51.9-4.840.30.3-0.932.91.5-1.9

George Hill: our analysis

2022-23 season: 46 GP, 5.0 PTS, 1.8 REB, 2.4 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.1 BLK. WAR 0.3 · PAL 29, below average.

In 2022-23, George Hill, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 29 out of 100 (below average), with a WAR of 0.3.

His strengths: defense (65, above average). On the other hand, shooting (24, well below average) and rebounding (25, well below average) hold him back.

Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.9); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.4).

A slight dip from 2021-22, when his PAL was 35; his WAR, though, went from 0.3 to 0.3.

Advanced stats, 2022-23 Guards

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Points

5.0

Rebounds

1.8

Assists

2.4

TS%

61.0 %

Usage

11.3 %

PER

10.6

WS/48

.107

On/off +/−

-0.4

Minutes

18.1

Games

46

Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.

2023-24 projection

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Projected WAR

0.5

80% of cases: -1.3 to 2.6

Points/game

4.3

Games

49

WAR 2022-23

0.3

The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.

Trend

→ Stable (+1)

  • 2021-220.3 WAR · 0.5 per 2,000 min
  • 2022-230.3 WAR · 0.7 per 2,000 min

Outlook, age included

-29 · 36 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines

It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.

Player ratings, 2022-23

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Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.

OV · Overall

51

End of bench or prospect

SCO
Scoring
62
SHT
Shooting
70
FIN
Finishing
84
PLY
Playmaking
70
BAL
Ball security
68
REB
Rebounding
67
DEF
Defense
78
DUR
Durability
53
EX
Experience
94
Why these ratings?
  • SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
  • SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
  • FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
  • PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
  • BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
  • REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
  • DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
  • DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
  • EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA

WAR and PAL Rating, 2022-23

How we rate →

WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).

PAL: dimensions

Impact40
Scoring30
Playmaking33
Shooting24
Rebounding25
Defense65

Where WAR comes from

VORP+0.1
BPM (per 100 possessions)-1.5
Offensive BPM-2.4
Defensive BPM+0.9
Win Shares+1.9

Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2022-23 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.

Avg distance

17.8 pi

20th percentile

At the rim

70.6 %

75th percentile

Rim share

20.5 %

66th percentile

Midrange

63.6 %

97th percentile

Three-point

.358

41th percentile

3PA share

57.2 %

82th percentile

Corner threes

43.8 %

70th percentile

Free throws

.764

20th percentile

Season by season
SeasonTeamPTSWARPALOVTS %3P%3PA share
2022-23IND5.00.3295161.0.35857.2
2021-22MIL6.20.3356155.2.30648.7

Game log

DateOpponentResultMINPTSREBASTSTLBLKFG3PT
Apr 9@ NYKW 141-136221733105-75-6
Apr 7vs DETL 122-11518915003-51-2
Mar 29vs MILL 149-13614201100-00-0
Mar 27vs DALL 127-1046010000-00-0
Mar 24@ BOSL 120-957012100-10-1
Mar 18vs PHIL 141-12118041010-30-3
Mar 17@ MILW 139-123231522115-63-4
Mar 13@ DETL 117-9715312001-41-2
Mar 12@ DETW 121-11518445102-40-1
Mar 3@ SASL 110-9915710113-41-2

George Hill: frequently asked questions

How many points per game does George Hill average in 2022-23?

George Hill averages 5.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in 46 games in 2022-23.

How old is George Hill?

George Hill is 40 years old: he was born on May 4, 1986.

How tall is George Hill, and how much does he weigh?

George Hill is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).

Where is George Hill from?

United States: George Hill was born in Indianapolis, IN, in the United States.

What team does George Hill play for?

George Hill plays for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA, at PG, wearing number 7.

How good is George Hill?

George Hill produced 0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022-23. His PAL rating is 29 out of 100: below average for his position.

Is George Hill getting better?

No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 35 in 2021-22 to 29 in 2022-23 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).

Where was George Hill drafted?

George Hill was drafted in 2008 by SA, in round 1 (pick 26 of the round).

What is George Hill's projection for 2023-24?

Our projection has him at 0.5 WAR in 2023-24, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.

See also: his Indiana Pacers teammates

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