The possibility of the return of George Hill in free agency

TORONTO, ON - MAY 01: George Hill #3 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball as Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors defends in the first half of Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre on May 01, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

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TORONTO, ON – MAY 01: George Hill #3 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball as Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors defends in the first half of Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre on May 01, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Should the Indiana Pacers consider bringing George Hill the Hometown Hero back to Naptown?

Fresh off of a six-game Eastern Conference Finals series, where the Toronto Raptors overcame a 2-0 deficit to win four straight and advance to the NBA finals, the Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill has a level of uncertainty following him into the summer.

Hill, who just turned 33 last month, is still under contract for $18,000,000, but only $1 million is guaranteed if the Bucks decide to release him by July 1st.

For a team with limited cap space and crucial players hitting the market this summer (Malcolm Brogdon, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton), it seems it’s almost guaranteed the veteran point guard’s contract will be waived.

The lingering question will be if the Bucks want to attempt to retain Hill on a cheaper deal, or if he’ll be starting next season in his 6th different uniform since the Pacers dealt him to Utah three summers ago.

With Darren Collison and Cory Joseph both being unrestricted free agents, and a level of uncertainty towards giving sophomore Aaron Holiday significant minutes starting in October, should the front office explore a second homecoming for the hometown hero?

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