Engorged On Unborn Gore
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The more I watch Hood, the less fearful I am that Hayward might walk. As in: I am not afraid of the Jazz becoming irrelevant without him.
Watching their respective games, and how they get points, yields some startling differences. Hayward can shoot, but much of his game relates to driving into the paint. He does have a nice mid-range game with some step-backs, but most of the time he either shoots from the perimeter or grinds his way through opponents on his way to the rim. The problem with his game is that it will consistently leave him spent when the post-season arrives. There are far too many games in the NBA regular season.
Hood, by contrast, is a better shooter albeit more streaky. I realize that Hayward's percentages are slightly better at the moment, but take that in context of what has happened this season. Hood is essentially evening out with Hayward offensively in only his second year in the league. Hood's game is much more refined with his mid-range game, high post ups, controlled drives, P&R, and the release point of his shot. His shooting from the 3-point line essentially opens up the rest of his own game, and is not reliant upon anyone else because of his ability to keep his defender on his hip and shoot over the defense at mid-range. Think about that for a second, and then realize that his controlled game will not tax his body nearly as much as Hayward's will his over the course of a season.
What is startling about this how early in his career Hood is able to do this ****. What is even more startling is thinking about how much he will improve as he ages. The entire Jazz offense can be built around him, Favors, and a capable point guard that can pass and shoot. Add a second-year Trey Lyles off the bench to that mix, and we are talking about a dynamic offense that won't quit.
As much as I love Hayward, he has become superfluous because of the emergence of Hood & his superior game. Having them both is a luxury I don't think the Jazz can afford because of the extensions that must be offered to Gobert and Favors. Now might be the best time to trade G-Time.
Watching their respective games, and how they get points, yields some startling differences. Hayward can shoot, but much of his game relates to driving into the paint. He does have a nice mid-range game with some step-backs, but most of the time he either shoots from the perimeter or grinds his way through opponents on his way to the rim. The problem with his game is that it will consistently leave him spent when the post-season arrives. There are far too many games in the NBA regular season.
Hood, by contrast, is a better shooter albeit more streaky. I realize that Hayward's percentages are slightly better at the moment, but take that in context of what has happened this season. Hood is essentially evening out with Hayward offensively in only his second year in the league. Hood's game is much more refined with his mid-range game, high post ups, controlled drives, P&R, and the release point of his shot. His shooting from the 3-point line essentially opens up the rest of his own game, and is not reliant upon anyone else because of his ability to keep his defender on his hip and shoot over the defense at mid-range. Think about that for a second, and then realize that his controlled game will not tax his body nearly as much as Hayward's will his over the course of a season.
What is startling about this how early in his career Hood is able to do this ****. What is even more startling is thinking about how much he will improve as he ages. The entire Jazz offense can be built around him, Favors, and a capable point guard that can pass and shoot. Add a second-year Trey Lyles off the bench to that mix, and we are talking about a dynamic offense that won't quit.
As much as I love Hayward, he has become superfluous because of the emergence of Hood & his superior game. Having them both is a luxury I don't think the Jazz can afford because of the extensions that must be offered to Gobert and Favors. Now might be the best time to trade G-Time.
