The Utah Jazz were one of a fe teams to control more than one first round pick and they used it very wisely to take a kid who fell down draft boards and right to the Jazz at No. 23 overall.
Rodney Hood was once projected as a high first rounder but fell back in the pack thanks tot he rise of other prospects and a stomach issue that prevented him from being as impressive as he’d have liked.
Still, they picked up a great player and Jazz fans took to Twitter to celebrate the drafting of Rodney Hood.
Rodney Hood is an excellent selection for the Utah Jazz. He's a steal this late. One of my favorite players in the draft.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) June 27, 2014
Incredible. Could have never imagine this night for the Jazz. Dante Exum and Rodney Hood
— David Locke (@DLocke09) June 27, 2014
The Jazz used the first-round pick they got from the Warriors in the three-team Andre Iguodala deal on Duke's Rodney Hood.
— Rusty Simmons (@JRustySimmons) June 27, 2014
Rodney Hood at #23 is tremendous value.
— Ed Isaacson (@Ed_HunterAM) June 27, 2014
Congrats to my homeboy Rodney Hood! Utah Jazz got a great player in Meridian, MS own!!
— Deke Adams (@CoachDekeAdams) June 27, 2014
I really love Rodney Hood's game. Again, this is the Duke homer in me speaking. Jazz set at two-guard if Hayward does in fact walk.
— Bryan Poldalorian (@Bryan_Polettino) June 27, 2014