Hoops Elite Magazine
A Minute with
George Hill
George Hill Questions:
1. What was the biggest change from going from college
basketball at IUPUI to playing professional basketball?
A. The speed of the game, mental preparation, and
understanding that you are playing against an all american
every night. There is no days off.
2. What are 3 things high school kids should know about
going and playing in college?
A. 1)Find a balance between academics and athletics. 2)You
must be more responsible and you will be held accountable
for your actions. 3) Try to have good relationships with your
professors.
3. Why did you chose your jersey number?
A. Grandfathers birthday was May 3rd, and its me, my mom,
and my dad=3.
4. Who was your inspiration while growing up?
A. Mom, Tina Hill.
5. Who is the toughest player to guard in the NBA and why?
A. Kobe Bryant. He has no weakness.
6. What do you do to get prepared for a game?
A. Just relax, eat the right food take a nap and listen to
some music.
7. You have a youth basketball league, George Hill Rising
Stars. What directed you to start your own youth basketball
program?
A. Just wanted to give back to my city. Show people if you
provide kids with the proper resources they can make it on
and off the court.
8. What do you consider a successful season?
A. NBA Championship would be nice...lol.., improving from
the year before. No major injuries
9. What’s the different in play from regular season to
playoff games?
A. People pay more attention to detail. Weaknesses are
exposed more because you can focus on your opponent
10. What is currently in your CD Player/IPod?
A. Chris Brown
19 | Issue 1 - Jan 2015