And the Award Goes To … The Indiana Pacers Midseason Awards
By William Furr
Most Valuable Player: George Hill
I am sure this one could be argued.
George Hill has only played 16 games this year, but the Pacers are 10-6 in games he plays, and 7-2 in games he starts.
Numbers aren’t everything, but what more do you need to know?
This team was unsuccessful all year long with Hill out then he got healthy and they have won five of their last six, including huge wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors — not to mention a near upset of the defending-champion San Antonio Spurs.
Hill has completely changed this team in his minutes, and has truly invigorated the offense. If he plays the remainder of the year, the Pacers could be more dangerous than previously expected.
He has the highest offensive rating of any rotation player on the team, and is putting up an All-Star level PER of 21.2.
Stay healthy and aggressive, Hometown Hero!
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