Just watched the press conference

[akirac73]

Agree w/ Vermin. Rigby gives me the heebeejeebees...very creepy looking guy.

 

[NUMBERICA]

It would be neat if the PRESIDENT of an NBA FRANCHISE knew something about BASKETBALL. Think about this, Dennis Lindsey technically answers to Randy ****ing Rigby. Mind blowing.

But I'm sure he's a nice guy.

 

[VINYLONE]

https://www.nba.com/jazz/dante-exum-and-rodney-hood-introductory-press-conference

 

[mellow]

I have to believe that Rigby is good as an overall business man, great negotiator, great with numbers or something, because he is a terrible conversationalist. Hearing him on 1280 I cringe every 30 seconds.

I think I have heard that said about him, and didn't believe at first. But after giving it more thought, I'm seeing it. If played right he could be a very tough negotiator. Think about negotiating with him, right off he lays out all his cards on the table and tells you where he stands. Where does that leave the other party? They got nothing to fish for to find his true motivation. Some say he may not be quick enough to see a better deal if the other side offers it, doesn't matter . And the awkwardness of the conversation just makes the other party want to be done with it. Talk about turning your weakness into an advantage.

 

[VINYLONE]

Mr. Hood's answer to Bolerjack's initial question was fantastic. It's at 12:12.

 

[VINYLONE]

Hood mentions in an answer that he wants to be the best defensive player in the league...

...and Coach Snyder in answering another question reminds Mr. Hood that he heard that answer!!!

Pretty funny.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Yeah, I like Hood. He's going to get a lot of PT with his smooth shooting stroke.

 

[sgjazzfan]

Hood mentions in an answer that he wants to be the best defensive player in the league...

...and Coach Snyder in answering another question reminds Mr. Hood that he heard that answer!!!

Pretty funny.

I liked that. I don't know about Hood being a great defender, mostly because he's somewhat thin and won't have the strength to guard some of the bigger SF in the league.

 

[VINYLONE]

I liked that. I don't know about Hood being a great defender, mostly because he's somewhat thin and won't have the strength to guard some of the bigger SF in the league.

You do realize that Mr. Hood is only 21 years old right?

 

[toccoto]

Oh sweet, we're going to win a National Championship Team!

 

[Duck Rodgers]

He's definitely awkward, but I've been watching some of the press conference for the draft picks I like on other teams, and they've all been kind of weird. I feel like I've been on 5 first dates today.

One thing I really liked in a few of the other press conferences is that the fans were there. That seems to help dissipate the awkwardness.

 

[sgjazzfan]

You do realize that Mr. Hood is only 21 years old right?

I know, but he doesn't seem have the frame of someone like Early and Leonard, and he doesn't have good length for a guy his height. Defense is mostly about effort, so I think he can be a good defender if he wants, but I don't know if he can be one of the best in the league.