With the 23rd Pick... Rodney Hood

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hood being the best PNR wing in college is a good sign that he will succeed in the NBA. NBA game lends itself to pick n roll players. Run PNR with him from the wings and he has the IQ to make the right play and the ability to knock down shots off the dribble.

 

[YB85]

I liked the Hood pick but still view him as a 23rd pick in the draft, regardless of where he was on the Jazz board. They got good value but I really don't expect a lot from him.

 

[BTP]

Hood should have been picked around #10... Well, I am still shocked he was available for the Jazz. I and some other posters here were begging to move up with 23 + 35 to get 17 or whatever to pick Hood. Then it's 22, MEM picks Jordan Adams, a solid SG but I am not sure he can compete at the NBA level. See this too, 17th pick James Young:

Then it's 23, I am 100% sure DL will pick Hood at that point, because unlike many other athlete-turned-clueless-GMs out there, he knows the game of basketball.

Hood can score in a variety of ways and is NBA ready. Start him at SF. He can give you what you'd get from Hayward.. Only at 1/10 price!

Hood's almost 22, has very limited upside, especially when it comes to 1v1 defense.

Jordan Adams is 20, has a monster production, can read the game very well and he moves as good on the ground as he can't lift off the ground.

 

[fishonjazz]

I gotta be honest, I'm not a fan. He's soft, weak, doesn't play defense, and has short arms. Maybe he tumbled 10-ish spots for a reason.

I would rather have had P.J. Hairston.

How i feel too

 

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I find him similar to a young Travis Outlaw in his short prime with Portland. Tall and athletic slashing SF with a very high shot release, not a great rebounder but a decent defender.

Getting Hood to realize his defensive potential is the difference between this being a good pick versus a great pick. He moves well laterally and he has a good enough feel for the game. He should be a better defender. He isn't long, but he doesn't lack any other attribute. He needs good coaching and to be held accountable.

If we're interested in Quin's coaching acumen (and I know we all are), I think Hood will be a good test case. If he is able to squeeze the most out of Hood, then we might have drafted a starter at 23.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hood can be Hayward defensively, easily. That isn't going to make you a great defensive team, but it isn't going to hold you back from being one either.

 

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I gotta be honest, I'm not a fan. He's soft, weak, doesn't play defense, and has short arms. Maybe he tumbled 10-ish spots for a reason.

I would rather have had P.J. Hairston.

in terms of feel for the game:

Hood >> Hairston

 

[BTP]

in terms of feel for the game:

Hood >> Hairston

As far as heat check guys to turn around a game:

Hairston >> Hood

Really depends on what you want/need

 

[seattlejazzfan]

in terms of feel for the game:

Hood >> Hairston

Hood's a better shooter than Hairston too minus the baggage.

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If Hood isn't a flop, the Jazz now are abjectly without any toughness or D on the perimeter. I don't like that. I don't want a soft team.

Help Boston get Love. Send out Burke take back some contracts somewhere. Send a pick or two. Take Marcus Smart. Problem solved.

 

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As far as heat check guys to turn around a game:

Hairston >> Hood

Really depends on what you want/need

what if I need guns and fancy cars?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hood's release point and elevation on his jumper are ridiculous. Almost an uncontestable shot for similar sized players when he comes off a pick.