I think its time for another Hood sucks thread

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hood is a Crawford (type) player. You bring him off the bench and let him try to light you up. if he isn't making shots you bench him till the 4th and let him try again. 6th man role.

I will have to look up Beals stats. But i don't he was efficient and streaky and un-healthy as hood.

Oh, and I am not new to the dump Hood wagon. I've been here awhile. It's not his new role, its his play style.

No, Hood is Rodney Hood. He isnt Jamal Crawford. He can be a starter. Stop trying to put him in a box, especially after 8 games into a season. It's ****ing annoying. All these BS threads.

Beal played 4 more games through his first 3 years than Hood. Basically the exact same bill of health. They were both jump shoot scorers, so by the very definition of their play style, they are streaky. There are no completely consistent jump shot scorers.

 

[spycam1]

Also known as a role player. Best option is to be brought off the bench.

Nah, he's already proven to be a valuable starter.

Hood is a good player, and still has room for growth. I just don't expect him to turn into a superstar or something.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I think a lot of people think if a player isnt a super star or even an all-star we need to dump them, and go get one that is(because that's easy apparently...). Thats why we get a lot of bashing on our solid starter level players.

 

[yamers]

rodney hoods 4th year is still going better than haywards 4th year.

and hes having a better 17-18 season than hayward

 

[Miggs]

Holy **** some people are so dumb.

Hood had scored over 20 in 3 of the last 4 games before last night. He had been shooting lights out from 3 too (still is).

He isnt just going to magically turn into a reliable 1st option in the first month of being in that role. God damn give the dude some time.

This. Hood's shooting 44.1% from three this year with a career best 56.0 TS%. I'm not saying 56.0% is high. It's not. But he's playing better in this facet of the game. He also hasn't missed a free throw yet. His rebounding and steals are down and I wish they'd be better but in general, he's having a solid year.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think a lot of people think if a player isnt a super star or even an all-star we need to dump them, and go get one that is(because that's easy apparently...). Thats why we get a lot of bashing on our solid starter level players.

If you arent a consistent all-star by your 4th year Jazzfanz will turn on you as a player.

 

[LogGrad98]

Hoods problems are in his head and maybe in his colon as well. Nothing wrong with his shooting mechanics or rest of his body. He is long, athletic and has all the skills needed to be consistent 20 pt scorer. It is up to him to believe it and to take his game to the next level. I am really hoping Quin can nail it to his head that even when he misses few long shots he still needs to take them to keep defenses honest. Yesterday he was passing wide open 3's and trying to force inside.

This. Much like Hayward in the early part of his career, Hood needs to get out of his own way. He needs to find the drive to do the little things that help the team when his shot isn't falling. His D has been reasonable, and he hustles, but he could put forth much stronger effort in defense, rebounding, playmaking, whatever. Fall on the floor going after loose balls, step up and take a charge. Things like that will help the team and help build his confidence. If he can work through it I think he has potential to equal Hayward in ability. But right now that is a big if.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The only problem I have with Hood last night is that he only took one 3 pointer.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Of course we have a huge win and we are complaining about Hood's awful night.

This is the first game he was healthy and not good. He was really off on his rhythm. I'm not sure why we all decided today that he sucks.

He's not going to be Gordon, but he is going to be a good player if healthy. I don't know that he is going to get a contract that we would regret. I mean if we got a great offer then sure he is kind of expendable, but he creates his own shot well which is something we still need. Don't let one bad game get to you... even if it was really bad.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

The only problem I have with Hood last night is that he only took one 3 pointer.

they chased him over on the picks and he didn't really get into his normal keep the guy on your back mid range... he was really off balance on all his shots... Even the three was a little forced/rushed.

On the year he is still 42%/44% from the field. He's never going to be a really consistent 20 PPG guy imo because he just doesn't get to the line enough.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

People need to chill

 

[Jazz4ever]

I'd hate to lose Hood at the end of the year but its time to accept he just a very average NBA player.
He can't get to the free throw line, below average passer, average defender, and injury prone. Yes when he gets hot he'll win you a game
with his shooting, but so will 50 other players in the NBA.

If Hood is maxed and we lose him, I have confidence DL will find an ample replacement.