Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of George Hill:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: George Jesse Hill Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 4, 1986
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 188 lbs (85 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Shoe Size: US size 13
  • Number: Most notably wore 3, 7, and 33
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, Indiana
    • Hill was a standout player and one of the top high school prospects in Indiana.
  • College: Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) (2004–2008)
    • Averaged 21.5 points per game in his junior year.
    • Named Summit League Player of the Year in 2008.
  • NBA Draft: Selected 26th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. San Antonio Spurs (2008–2011)
    2. Indiana Pacers (2011–2016)
    3. Utah Jazz (2016–2017)
    4. Sacramento Kings (2017–2018)
    5. Cleveland Cavaliers (2018–2019)
    6. Milwaukee Bucks (2019–2021, 2022–2023)
    7. Philadelphia 76ers (2021)
    8. Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–2021)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2021 with the Milwaukee Bucks).
  • Kids: Has children but has kept details about his family private.
  • Siblings: George Hill grew up with a close-knit family, but information about siblings is not widely publicized.

George Hill’s player archetype was that of a two-way combo guard, a steady backcourt connector who could defend either guard spot, space the floor, and handle secondary playmaking without needing to dominate possessions. At 6-foot-4 and 188 pounds, Hill had good length for a guard, a lean athletic build, and enough quickness and balance to check perimeter scorers, absorb contact, and toggle between point guard and shooting guard responsibilities. Offensively, he was most effective as a composed complementary initiator who could run pick-and-roll, make simple reads, attack gaps, and knock down spot-up threes, while defensively he brought real value as a disciplined point-of-attack defender with the size and toughness to switch across the backcourt. His overall play style was efficient, controlled, and low-maintenance, making him the kind of guard who could stabilize lineups, defend within structure, and contribute on or off the ball. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Known for his defensive skills, basketball IQ, and ability to play both guard positions.
  • Career averages: 11.4 points, 3.2 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game.
  • Played in the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals with the Indiana Pacers.
  • Was part of the 2021 NBA Championship-winning Milwaukee Bucks roster, though his contribution that season was limited.

Sources:

NBA.com — George Hill | Guard | Indiana Pacers
NBADraft.net — George Hill
Basketball-Reference — George Hill Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
ESPN — Winners and losers from NBA’s stunning free agency