Fit
Much like the role we saw Hill assume over the course of his stay last year after arriving in Milwaukee, there’s very little to dispute in regards to his fit within the Bucks’ foundation.
Hill’s wide-ranging skill set on both ends of the floor had long made him an ideal fit among a Giannis Antetokounmpo-led squad as all Bucks fans had been dreaming up for the last few years and we finally got to see that come to fruition for the better part of last season.
We saw the impact of Hill’s defensive prowess right from the beginning of his arrival in Milwaukee last season and his ability to guard multiple positions and harass ball handlers with his long arms will continue to be a strongsuit within the Bucks’ established defensive scheme.
But it was the growing comfort and aggressiveness Hill sported offensively that really transformed his campaign last year, all of which laid the foundation behind his strong playoff production. In his 15 playoff appearances with the Bucks, Hill averaged 11.5 points on 534/.417/.818 shooting splits, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals across 26.3 minutes per game.
Hill’s glowing playoff showings translated into advanced numbers as he held the fifth-highest net rating of all Bucks contributors at +10.5 points per 100 possessions, per NBA.com/stats.
Whether he can carry a similar standard into the start of next year and maintain that with a little more familiarity with his teammates is a question he’ll have to address, but one the Bucks surely are comfortable he’ll do in the long run.