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looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« on: June 30, 2009, 08:00:52 PM »

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http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60208/20090630/kerr_expects_to_meet_with_grant_hill/

i understand he has a family, and i'm sure they like it in arizona. but for goodness sake, how could any gifted athlete nearing the end of his career be happy playing for a has been team that's entering rebuild mode? it's not like he's ever won anything before...if he wants to win, he better get the heck out of phoenix while he still has some game left in him. maybe this is just the polite lip service that free agents are supposed to give? i hope so, cuz i'd like to have him be our backup SF.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2009, 08:02:41 PM »

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I'm sure Grant is just being polite.

Interesting that Phoenix would have to use some MLE money to bring him back, having already used LLE money to sign him before.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2009, 08:05:57 PM »

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Or couldn't they just give him a raise from the LLE?
Sad that he doesn't want to come to Boston. We'll find a good vet wing like Udoka, or Barnes.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2009, 08:08:26 PM »

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Can you blame him? Grant is family oriented, and his wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He prefers to be near his wife & kids.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2009, 08:09:05 PM »

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i think this is no news. Of course Kerr and Hill should meet and chat about role and money.

Every team should do this with the FAs they want to keep. And Hill should keep that door open.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2009, 08:09:13 PM »

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i would actually prefer barnes over hill, simply because he's younger and hasn't had half of the injury problems that hill has faced in his career. barnes and dahntay jones for cheap with sheed at the mid level exception would make me pretty happy about now...
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2009, 08:11:18 PM »

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Quote from: Change on June 30, 2009, 08:08:26 PM
Can you blame him? Grant is family oriented, and his wife was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He prefers to be near his wife & kids.

oh man, i didn't know that about his wife, that's not good. can't blame the guy if he does decide to stay then, family comes first over everything else. either way, i found this relevant, seeing as there is so much talk about grant hill possibly coming here. maybe they still will, but he sounds pretty content to be where he is at.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2009, 08:14:06 PM »

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I really don't mind. I don't see why everyone is so hooked on Hill as our answer at backup wing. I understand he's a seasoned Veteran, but I'd like a better defender in that role.  It's important to have a good defender in that spot, as we saw last year we missed Posey in certain matchups.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2009, 08:15:27 PM »

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Disappointing news

Nothing definitive but it sounds like Grant Hill is interested in returning to Phoenix, and that the Suns are very interested in keeping him around.

I hope he doesn't stay. Hill deserves to play with a good team with a chance of playing for a title. Not a squad that is being picked apart.
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« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2009, 09:33:23 PM »

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Quote from: Who on June 30, 2009, 08:15:27 PM
Disappointing news

Nothing definitive but it sounds like Grant Hill is interested in returning to Phoenix, and that the Suns are very interested in keeping him around.

I hope he doesn't stay. Hill deserves to play with a good team with a chance of playing for a title. Not a squad that is being picked apart.

disappointing i agree. but if there is a silver lining it is that at least hill wont be helping a real contender such as cleveland, orlando, or la.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2009, 08:29:24 AM »

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Quote from: hwangjini_1 on June 30, 2009, 09:33:23 PM
Quote from: Who on June 30, 2009, 08:15:27 PM
Disappointing news

Nothing definitive but it sounds like Grant Hill is interested in returning to Phoenix, and that the Suns are very interested in keeping him around.

I hope he doesn't stay. Hill deserves to play with a good team with a chance of playing for a title. Not a squad that is being picked apart.

disappointing i agree. but if there is a silver lining it is that at least hill wont be helping a real contender such as cleveland, orlando, or la.
Very true ... that is a comforting thought.
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Re: looks like grant hill would still like to stay in AZ
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2009, 08:32:42 AM »

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My desire for Hill has cooled as of late.  Don't really know why because he would obviously be a great pick-up.  Maybe I'm just starting to wonder how many 32+ year old veterans its good to have on one team.  Knaw mean?
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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2009, 09:22:29 AM »

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Quote from: screwedupmaniac on June 30, 2009, 08:00:52 PM
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60208/20090630/kerr_expects_to_meet_with_grant_hill/

i understand he has a family, and i'm sure they like it in arizona. but for goodness sake, how could any gifted athlete nearing the end of his career be happy playing for a has been team that's entering rebuild mode? it's not like he's ever won anything before...if he wants to win, he better get the heck out of phoenix while he still has some game left in him. maybe this is just the polite lip service that free agents are supposed to give? i hope so, cuz i'd like to have him be our backup SF.


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