I’ll post my favorite quote again:

But the more time Popovich spent around Hill, the more he found to like. He has since called Hill "my favorite player of all-time," and there are reasons for that, too: When Popovich barks, Hill looks his coach in the eyes and listens. From players to coaches to management, the opinion is unanimous: We trust this kid.

Very good read.

Hill and Blair felt right at home in the middle of it. Young and hungry, both from hardscrabble backgrounds, they have given the Spurs an edge, a toughness, they haven’t always had in recent years. They look the part – between the two of them they have more tattoos than the Spurs’ past three championship teams combined – and also play it.

Loved this quote about the tattoos.

I think George has not forgotten the cheap shove from Terry back in the January game. He put the Mavs on Hill’s hit list.