by Greg Rappaport
Age: 29
Years Pro: 7
Status: Under contract through 2016-17
Key Stats: Set his career-highs in points (16.1), assists (5.1), and rebounds (4.2)
When George Hill first appeared in a regular season game, the Pacers were 9-19 and had only recently escaped the clutches of an eight-game losing streak. But as Hill's minutes gradually increased, so too did his production and impact on the Pacers' offense.
Hill, who was criticized at times last season for not playing a bigger role, seemingly transformed his game over the offseason to become not just a new George Hill, but a George Hill capable of thrusting the Pacers back into postseason contention.