Rodney Hood love

[Doublea]

as long as injuries don't sideline his career

The thing is he didn't have these injuries in college. So hopefully it's safe to assume he'll get better.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He needs to stop giving up And-1's though. He fouls way too soft.

 

[str8line]

His mega-high release should pay dividends in the form of game-winning shots...lots of them.

 

[Stifle Tower]

His mega-high release should pay dividends in the form of game-winning shots...lots of them.

That's what we have Trey for: he's CLUTCH!

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

He needs to stop giving up And-1's though. He fouls way too soft.

That is kind of annoying... He needs to continue the contact and follow through.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Kinda reminds me of Ron Mercer. They also both wear/wore #5.

Ron was a good player too.

 

[fishonjazz]

Although he's not very quick or an adept dribbler, it seems he does a decent job of creating his own looks against defenders in isolation. I really like those plays where he slowly pushes his defender towards the paint, stops on a dime, and swishes the shot.

Great post, especially the last sentence.

Its a strange skill. Kinda like jingles ability to stifle a fast break

 

[candrew]

His mega-high release should pay dividends in the form of game-winning shots...lots of them.

His mega high release with perfect shooting form.

Not comparing Hood to Russell Westbrook in any way shape or form in terms of talent. But Hood's ability to stop on a dime and get off a shot with perfect shooting form and balance reminds me a lot of Westbrook.

I think the Memphis game was a bit of a glimpse of what this kid could be like. I'm hoping next season he takes at least 3 or 4 of Burke's FGA per game off the bench.

 

[Jazzsneaker From China]

My rank now
1: G-Hayward
2errick-goodman-Favors
3:Magic Rondey

 

[Jazzsneaker From China]

Derrick

 

[JLT]

He may not be able to reliably beat guys off the dribble 1v1, but his ability to put the ball on the floor will let him attack on closeouts and break down a defense. When we drafted him I thought he would be a pure spot-up shooter, but it looks like he could be a lot more than that.

 

[MoTappin]

He knows where to go on the floor and he's not afraid to go to the hoop in the lane.

That's what I like best about him. He plays pretty smart and seems pretty fearless for a rookie.

 

[str8line]

Hood goes over 20.

The dude is just getting started.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

It's all good in the Hood.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

I was crazy excited when we drafted hood and it's crazy to think he has way more potential then even I thought when he was first drafted. So happy right now he has some Pippen game in him

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Not saying he will be Pippen great, but Pippen is his ceiling

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Not saying he will be Pippen great, but Pippen is his ceiling

I'm thinking more Rip Hamilton.

 

[dipship31]

I'm thinking more Rip Hamilton.

This, but I think he could actually be a bit better off the dribble. Don't know if Hood can be as crafty though.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

I'm thinking more Rip Hamilton.

Not even close. Hood has a long athletic body and can play point forward and will be better then average defender


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[Saint Cy of JFC]

Not even close. Hood has a long athletic body and can play point forward and will be better then average defender


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They are pretty much the same size. The main difference is that Hood is a more modern Hamilton, meaning he has 3pt range.

It's a closer comp than Scottie Pippen at least.