Rise to Success: Career Highlights of George Hill (basketball)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 28, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how George Hill (basketball) made an impact.

George Hill is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He had a successful college career at IUPUI, earning Summit League Player of the Year honors and an All-American honorable mention during his junior season.

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September 23, 2008: Signed with San Antonio Spurs

On September 23, 2008, George Hill signed a rookie contract with the San Antonio Spurs, guaranteeing the first two years with a team option for the next two years.

2008: Declared for NBA draft

In 2008, George Hill declared himself eligible for the NBA draft, foregoing his final year of college eligibility.

2008: NBA Debut and Rookie Season

In 2008, George Hill joined the San Antonio Spurs and made his NBA debut on November 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. He finished his rookie season averaging 5.7 points per game.

2008: Drafted by San Antonio Spurs

In 2008, George Hill was selected 26th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA draft.

June 2011: Traded to Indiana Pacers

In June 2011, George Hill was traded to the Indiana Pacers after spending three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.

June 23, 2011: Traded to Indiana Pacers

On June 23, 2011, George Hill was traded to his hometown team, the Indiana Pacers, from the San Antonio Spurs.

April 9, 2012: Named Starting Player

On April 9, 2012, George Hill was named the starting point guard for the Indiana Pacers.

July 13, 2012: Re-signed with Pacers

On July 13, 2012, George Hill re-signed with the Indiana Pacers for a reported five-year, $40 million contract.

July 7, 2016: Traded to Utah Jazz

On July 7, 2016, George Hill was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team deal.

July 2016: Traded to Utah Jazz

In July 2016, George Hill was traded to the Utah Jazz after spending five seasons with the Indiana Pacers.

July 10, 2017: Signed with Sacramento Kings

On July 10, 2017, George Hill signed a three-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.

July 2017: Signed with Sacramento Kings

In July 2017, George Hill signed with the Sacramento Kings as a free agent.

February 8, 2018: Acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 8, 2018, George Hill was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade. Hill missed a game winning free throw attempt in game 1 of the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors, who eventually swept the finals in 4 games.

February 2018: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In February 2018, George Hill was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

December 7, 2018: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

On December 7, 2018, George Hill was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal.

December 2018: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks

In December 2018, George Hill was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

November 2020: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

In November 2020, George Hill was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

November 24, 2020: Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder

On November 24, 2020, George Hill was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a four team deal.

2020: Led NBA in Three-Point Percentage

In 2020, George Hill led the NBA in three-point field goal percentage. He was also integral in organizing a wildcat strike of players during the 2020 NBA bubble.