Darkwing Duck
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3yrs/$20M from Washington to be Wall's backup.
2017 Exit Interviews
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3yrs/$20M from Washington to be Wall's backup.
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No way
fallenchicken
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I don't know how Mack would be pissed at playing time, he got a lot of run all playoffs, the biggest stage for himself. I don't know how much it'll be but there will definitely be some contract offers. Good for him. He plays hard. The team tend to play well when he's on the floor so he plays the right way. It's just when you are playing golden state and Mack is playing key minutes, you know, that's it. For a team to take the next step you need to improve roster positions like Mack (whether that's improving from the inside by either Neto or Exum taking a step forward, or signing someone). He could be a very good backup for a team in a different place than we are.
I think if you are in a contract year and you arent getting minutes you are going to be upset.
NAOS
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what do you mean 'trending down the priority scale'?
The Jazz starting Ingles over Hood tells me their priority isnt making Hood the long-term starter anymore.
The Jazz trying to extend Hill during the season and letting guys like Neto/Mack over him at times tell me his development isnt the top priority.
Basically, the Jazz are more concerned about the lineups that they feel work the best and help them win rather than the development of Hood/Exum. If that continues, that means they are no longer guaranteed minutes or a set role, which during your contract year could hurt your value. That's a lot of pressure on them. Hopefully they respond well.
WTF does Hood have to be upset about?
NAOS
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If Hood feels like he's getting left behind, then he's a total bitch. We need that guy to get back onto his year-2 development trajectory ASAP. He's exactly the type of player we need.
Exum... well, **** it. I'm not feeding the Exum discourse.
We need both these players to pan out. The rebuild could bust, otherwise.
mellow
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Rodney Hood: "Coming off the bench was an adjustment for me. I’m a starter."
I'm taking your word for it, but I am amazed. Hood got plenty of PT despite being the worst player on the team most of the season.
He sounded frustrated by the benching when asked if he thought he played better off the bench or starting. Said he feels like he is a starter and not a bench player.
He can suck it.
I dont think he feels he is getting left behind, but it's undeniable the NBA values players who can be starters over players who come off the bench. I also think he was just generally frustrated by how ****ty he has played and the knee sprain. I wouldn't read too much into it being a problem with Hood, just seemed like a lot of stuff built up with him.
Damn, DL got on a plain to go to the Combine. What a bish. I wanted to hear his exit interview.
Quin's Murderface
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Hood was injured so much, and even when he played he was rarely 100%. It's hard to blame Quin for going with the more reliable Ingles to try to develop some on-court chemistry.IF Hood wants to be a starter he has to stay healthy (not really something he can 100% control) and make sure he performs consistently.It wouldn't surprise me if he was starting again to start next season.