RODNEY HOOD (LAC)
#5•R. HOOD
G/F • 6’8, 208 lbs; 9th year, Duke
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: VERSATILE, SCORING SWINGMAN
A smooth scoring wing outta Duke, Rodney Hood has a ton of outside skills; talented offensively – quiet demeanor but (can be) cutthroat on the floor – his rage is channeled into poisonous, southpaw daggers (cooks people w/ pull-up Js after a screen); high, lefty release is a headache to contest – Hood gets clear shots (after posting) by protecting the rock & cashing turnarounds before the D can react; slips into the lane very well for a 6’8 wing, scores w/ short Js & floaters; decent playmaker – Hood can distribute in a pinch; good defender when motivated – long wingspan, quick, willing to work; can disappear for stretches, must stay engaged if shot isn't falling; needs to rebound a bit better considering his height; traded to Clips (2022) – second unit scorer for Coach Lue?
SIGNATURE!
PROBING PULLUP J
ONE DRIBBLE --> ELBOW TRIPLE
#DOGTAGS: UNDERDOG, BUCKET-GETTER
MORE ON R. HOOD
Avg. career-high 14.5 points/game (2015-16)
Began college career at Mississippi State
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K23 RATING: TBD
(via Portland Trail Blazers)