Hood's mid-range game is probably more advanced than his 3 point game tbh (relative to league averages). His entire Freshman year consisted of 15-18ft pull ups.
Rodney Hood:: Ceiling and Floor
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Hood's mid-range game is probably more advanced than his 3 point game tbh (relative to league averages). His entire Freshman year consisted of 15-18ft pull ups.
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Ceiling: the best non-specialist left handed 3 point shooter in the NBA
Floor: Evan Turner
Floor: Evan Turner
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So, I don't have a problem with people talking about this. But aren't ceiling and floor arguments kind of weird?
Like the day after Kobe was drafted and if LA radio host had a guest to talk about the draft, and he said "what is the absolute best this kid can be?" The dude STILL wouldn't say "well top 5 all time of course." He wouldn't even say HOF'er. So his actual production turned out to be waaaaaay better than anyone would have possibly dreamed.
On the other side, Hasheem Thabeet "well at the absolute worse, he will be a tall guy who can affect some shots." No the absolute worst for everyone is to never set foot on the floor of a real NBA game.
The real ceiling for Exum: greatest player ever. Floor: doesn't make it to opening night.
Hood ceiling: greatest shooter ever, and averages the most PPG of all time. Floor: doesn't make it to opening night.
Like the day after Kobe was drafted and if LA radio host had a guest to talk about the draft, and he said "what is the absolute best this kid can be?" The dude STILL wouldn't say "well top 5 all time of course." He wouldn't even say HOF'er. So his actual production turned out to be waaaaaay better than anyone would have possibly dreamed.
On the other side, Hasheem Thabeet "well at the absolute worse, he will be a tall guy who can affect some shots." No the absolute worst for everyone is to never set foot on the floor of a real NBA game.
The real ceiling for Exum: greatest player ever. Floor: doesn't make it to opening night.
Hood ceiling: greatest shooter ever, and averages the most PPG of all time. Floor: doesn't make it to opening night.
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Ceiling: The one and only Rodney Hood
Floor: The one of the many Rodney Hood
Floor: The one of the many Rodney Hood
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Good call but i think his ceiling might be a little higher due to his ability to lut the ball on the floor and his athleticism.
I like the redd comp for his shooting though
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I like this one
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I could see him being as good as alan houston
Two things the Ray Allen comparison is poor because as a young player he was a relentless scorer. He scored going to the hoop and finishing at the rim, off screens and spot-up shots. So far Hood has only really shown a pull-up mid-range game and a spot-up 3 point shot. Oh and Ray was a much better defender than Hood has shown.
Rashard Lewis is 2-3 inches taller and had a very good post game. Completely different players.
I can see the Redd comparision.
Rashard Lewis is 2-3 inches taller and had a very good post game. Completely different players.
I can see the Redd comparision.