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The San Antonio Spurs’ Free Agency Options: The Unorthodox Edition

By Tiffany Davis

Mar 23, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) and Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) talk during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) and Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) talk during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 12, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan (21) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) during the second half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Hill, Forward/Center

I liked Jordan Hill when he was with the Lakers, and he continued to produce with the Pacers, even though that production dipped a bit with the emergence of rookie Myles Turner. Jordan is very good on the defensive end, averaging six rebounds per game. He wasn’t utilized as he was with the Lakers, and would thrive in an environment that needs his defensive services.

He can play power forward or center (if he’s with the Spurs, he’ll probably be a center because: Aldridge) and serve as a capable backup behind Duncan (if he returns) as a more experienced one in front of Boban Marjanovic (should the Spurs be able to keep him).

He also thrives off the bench, scoring an average of 8.8 points per game and shooting 71 percent from the free-throw line this past season (hello, Juice Unit!)  The 28-year-old Hill is not much of a shot blocker, but that can be worked around or his skills could be expanded (never underestimate the power of the Spurs coaching staff).

He was paid $5 million this past season and even with the salary cap increase, his payday wouldn’t break the bank. Think about it, Spurs.

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