“I was taking a s**t”- George Hill reveals why he missed the national anthem during Bucks vs Magic Game 5

Samir Mehdi | 30/08/2020
George Hill

George Hill of the Milwaukee Bucks missed the national anthem during Game 5 because he was simply , quote, “taking a s—t”.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard, George Hill has been one of the most vocal and active leaders in the Orlando bubble, regarding the NBA boycott situation.

Hill was the one who urged the Bucks into making the decision to postpone Game 5 on Wednesday and released a statement to the media members about why they decided to not suit up against the Orlando Magic. This decision led to Lebron James being unhappy with Hill as James believed the decision was too abrupt.

Also read: LeBron James was annoyed with Milwaukee Bucks over NBA Boycott

George Hill joins Bucks teammates only after the national anthem finishes

The 34 year old was seen near the locker rooms as the national anthem was commencing on the floor. Hill was the only player on both teams who did not show up for the national anthem.

Hill addresses the reason as to why he did not show for the national anthem

In the game 5 postgame interview, media members and reporters queried Hill on his questionable decision to not hit the floor for the national anthem.

To this, George Hill very nonchalantly replied, “I take a s–t every time before the game.” Furthermore, he added that this has been his pregame ritual for the past 4 years and that the media members just happened to spot him during it.

Was Hill trying to make a statement with this decision?

The Indiana native has been one of the most outspoken players regarding the NBA boycott, for the past 3 days. It would not be a surprise if Hill was trying to make a political statement with his actions.

Hill did not try to elaborate further on his decision to not be present during the anthem.

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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