Solomon Hill
Professional basketball player with NBA tenure
Born
March 18th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional basketball player played in the NBA primarily as a forward. Played college basketball at the University of Arizona, where he earned All-Pac-12 honors. Selected in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. Contributed to the Pacers during the 2014-15 season, notably participating in the playoffs. Also played for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Atlanta Hawks in subsequent seasons.
Selected 43rd overall in the 2013 NBA Draft
Played for Indiana Pacers in 2014-15 playoff
Competed with New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks
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