New York Knicks: Intriguing Point Guards Who Will Be Free Agents In 2017

George Hill, UFA

Age: 30 (5/4/1986)
Experience: 9th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .475/.394/.791
2016-17 Season Averages: 31.6 MPG, 17.5 PPG, 4.0 APG, 3.5 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 2.0 3PM

The Indiana Pacers traded George Hill to the Utah Jazz during the 2016 offseason. Though Hill has missed 24 games during the 2016-17 NBA regular season, the team has been legitimately dominant when he’s been on the floor.

Hill may be 30 years old and in the midst of an injury-plagued campaign, but he’s a two-way player who would fit the New York Knicks to perfection.

The 35-22 Jazz are outscoring opponents by a margin of 12.4 points per 100 possessions with Hill on the court. By comparison, Utah is outscoring opponents by just 1.7 points per 100 possessions when Hill comes off the floor.

On a more in-depth basis, Utah is 7.6 points per 100 possessions better on offense and 3.8 points per 100 possessions better on defense with Hill on the floor.

Beyond the numbers, Hill is the prototypical triangle point guard. He’s a committed defender, an efficient 3-point shooter who can space the floor, and a fearless player in clutch situations—the ideal combination of skills for what Jeff Hornacek and Phil Jackson are building.

Throw in Hill’s postseason experience—75 games, 64 starts, and two Conference Finals appearances as a starter—and he’s the perfect point guard.