Will Grant Hill finally play in Orlando?

WILL HE BE WORTH THE WAIT?
No, we're not talking about Shawn Kemp (who's hardly worth his weight). We're talking about Grant Hill, who's played just 18 games over the last two years but appears ready -- again -- to make an impact. If Hill can play Pippen to Tracy McGrady's MJ, this is one of the top teams in the East. The Magic do have designs on the Finals, where they were supposed to be three years ago when this whole mess started.

STARTING FIVE
Hill helps only if he can play a full season. Good luck. Kemp helps only if he helps himself. Again, good luck. If T-Mac shows an ability to lead, he could be league's MVP.

Atlantic Division

1. Nets

2. Magic

3. Celtics

4. Wizards

5. Sixers

6. Heat

7. Knicks

Scouting Report Index

Horace Grant, PF: Played with his brother, Ulysses, on the Union team
Grant Hill, SF: Much to prove. Fortunately, he has the talent to do it
Shawn Kemp, C: Gives new meaning to the phrase "filling the lane"
Tracy McGrady, SG: How he meshes with Hill will define the season
Jacque Vaughn, PG: But backs up Darrell Armstrong down the stretch

BENCH
Darrell Armstrong, Mike Miller, Andrew DeClercq, Pat Garrity and Olumide Oyedeji make up a competent -- if not spectacular -- group.

GLOBAL VIEW
Oyedeji (Nigeria) led German League
with 15.5 rpg in 1999-2000.

FREEWHEELIN' WITH WALTON
They should bring Hill off the bench to ensure his playoff availability.

This article will appear in the November 11 issue of ESPN The Magazine.