LogGrad98
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I actually feel Hoods defense is better than most give him credit for. The problem with Hood is that he is a streak shooter and will be until proven otherwise.
As far as Jerebko I think he has a role on this team. He may have some DNP's but he'll also have those 5 minute stretches where he can bring the energy/attitude and maybe score a quick 5-6 points.
Hood needs a go-to that produces at a really high rate, like JJ has that slow back-down move followed by the push shot or the mid-range fall-away. It just works and gets him something when everything else seems off. Hood needs something like that. It used to be that little drift shot at the free-throw line, but that seems to have left him somewhat or they are scouting it better. But all in all Hood is performing well so far, aside from a couple of bad games. Will be interesting to see how this season progresses.