Spurs Exercise Fourth Year Option On George Hill

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have picked up the fourth year contract option on guard George Hill. He is now signed through the 2011-12 season.

An early entry candidate, out of IUPUI, in the 2008 NBA Draft, Hill was selected by the Spurs in the first round with the 26th overall pick. Last season Hill enjoyed a breakout year finishing second in Most Improved Player voting. He appeared in 78 games, including 43 starts, averaging 12.4 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 29.2 minutes while shooting .478 (353-738) from the floor, .399 (75-188) from the three-point line and .772 (183-237) from the free throw line. As a starter Hill averaged 15.8 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 35.2 minutes. During his rookie season, Hill averaged 5.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.5 minutes in 77 games. He shot .403 (150-372) from the field, .329 (24-73) from three-point land and .781 (114-146) from the line.