In more ways than one, Rodney Hood and the Utah Jazz are becoming the perfect fit.
Hood, the 23rd pick in the 2014 draft, has burst onto the scene this season, already a key member of the Jazz’s core alongside fellow wing Gordon Hayward and center Rudy Gobert.
Under the guidance of fellow Duke alum Quin Snyder, Hood and the Jazz are assembling a potential sleeping giant in the Western Conference. Utah currently finds itself on the outside looking into the Western Conference playoff picture, but the playoffs are within reach, and their young weapons are developing quicker than anticipated.
Hood is earning mention in the NBA’s "most improved" conversation. Statistically, he's improved in every major category from last season’s limited rookie campaign. He's seeing a jump in his minutes (31.4), points per game (15) and shooting percentage (42.5 percent) while playing in all but two contests this season.
In a recent interview with Bleacher Report, Hood talked about finding an ideal fit for his game in Utah, his experiences playing in the Rising Stars Challenge over All-Star Weekend and why he& ...
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Q&A with Rising Utah Jazz Star Rodney Hood
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