Point guard George Hill. (Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- George Hill was brought to the Cavaliers in February to help save their season.

This year, his job could be even more important.

In the run-up to the Cavs' 2018-19 training camp that starts with media day on Sept. 24, cleveland.com is taking a look at each roster player and what might be expected of him if this team is to survive LeBron James' departure and make a legitimate run at a playoff spot.

Hill is 32 and expensive, and, initially, deemed by some to be expendable with the drafting of point guard Collin Sexton. The Cavs apparently don't view it that way.

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Season rewind

Hill averaged 10.0 points and 2.8 assists with a career-high .415 shooting percentage from 3-point range last season for the Kings and Cavs. He was a better 3-point shooter in Sacramento, though, knocking down 45 percent of his treys compared with 35 percent here.

Hill gave the Cavs 9.2 points and 2.2 points in an up-and-down postseason. He injured his back early in the opening round against the Pacers and returned to play the second half of Game 7.

Likely, Hill's 2018 postseason will be most remembered for the foul shot he missed in the closing seconds of regulation in Game 1 against the Warriors that could have won that game.

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Great expectations

Hill can mentor and protect Sexton, who the Cavs hope is their future.

But this mentorship won't be in the vein of the veteran, third-string quarterback who stands on the sidelines while the rookie takes all the snaps. There is a chance Hill could remain the starting point guard, or could otherwise play 20 minutes a game.

Hill could play alongside Sexton, and could take some of the difficult defensive assignments guarding a few of the bigger, All-Star caliber point guards. He's been a winner for most of his career, and that's what the Cavs want -- proven, tested veterans to maintain the winning culture built here over the last four seasons.

So that's what's expected of Hill. Be a contributing, leading rotation player who (along with coach and former PG Tyronn Lue) helps Sexton.

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Contract status

Hill has two years and $37 million left on his deal, but only this season ($19 million) is fully guaranteed. He has a $1 million buyout for the final year (worth $18 million) of his contract.

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How Cleveland got him

The Cavs acquired Hill Feb. 8 as part of a three-team trade from the Kings for Iman Shumpert, the rights to Dimitrios Agravanis, and cash. The Jazz were also a part of this trade.

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Big summer news

Hill married longtime girlfriend Samantha Garcia in San Antonio (where the couple lives in the offseason) in August. It appears former star teammates Gordon Hayward and Paul George were among those in attendance.