By reading all the free agency ideas and desires expressed by the fans on CB, it seems obvious that the majority of us want to sign Grant Hill as the wing backup for Pierce.

I agree with this idea because we all know Hill's qualities : a veteran player, with a good shooting touch, still some driving abilities, good free-throw shooter, decent rebounder, nice passer, etc. That's why he would be a perfect fit for our bench : he would be a consistent bench player who would allow Pierce to get some rest during the regular season, and who could contribute in a big way in the playoffs. Plus, Grant is a great person and he would accept his backup role and a small contract with no problem.

That's why I think he should be our first candidate on the wing backups list. Still there is a major problem that I have not seen mentioned (or very few times) and I think Danny should consider it cautiously if he wants to sign Hill : the guy will turn 37 years old next year and we all know how fragile his health is. I know that he just set a personal record by playing in 82 games this season for the first time in his career, and it says a lot about Hill's health throughout his career.

You can argue that he just had the best season of his career health wise, meaning that he will be in great shape next season. But what many people tend to forget is that the medical staff in Phoenix is probably the best in the league. I've heard that they use some new technologies and acupuncture to heal their players and to keep them in shape. Anyway, I don't know much about their methods but the results are here : this staff is doing "miracles" by keeping "old" guys like Nash, Hill or Shaq (who was almost considering retirement because of his health before getting traded to Phoenix) in great shape.

So here is my question : would you sign Hill for, let's say, $1 million when there is a huge risk that he could get injured for the most part of the season or at the worst period of the year (for the playoffs)? It could cost a lot to our chances of winning the title because we will have to spend every dollar and roster spot wisely, there is very little margin for error.

Hopefully a backup role would prevent Hill from getting injured but we never know and we must consider the worst scenarios, since Hill is very fragile.

Would you prefer Grant Hill and the health risks he represents, or a player less talented but younger and less injury prone, and seeking for a bigger contract (Jamario Moon for example)? Here is the "dilemma" that I've been thinking about for quite some time, and I don't really have an answer. All your opinions and arguments are welcome, as usual!