Rodney Hood Refuses To Enter Game 4

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Tue May 8, 2018 3:31 pm

Rodney Hood refused to enter Cleveland's Game 4 win over the Raptors during the fourth quarter.

Hood lost his place in the rotation in the game when Tyronn Lue played Cedi Osman ahead of him.

“Rodney, he could be better,” Lue said before Game 4. “He knows that.”

Lue attempted to insert Hood into the game for James with Cleveland up by 30. Hood refused to go and Jose Calderon was subbed into the game instead.

Koby Altman will meet with Hood soon to discuss why he refused to enter the game.

Hood will be a restricted free agent this offseason.

Via Jason Lloyd/The Athletic

Hullajelolt · Post #2 » by **Hullajelolt** » Tue May 8, 2018 3:42 pm

If it's not because of some sort of injury, it's incredible there are still guys who get butthurt for losing their spot while playing like crap. Was this ever a good idea?

Harry Garris · Post #3 » by **Harry Garris** » Tue May 8, 2018 3:47 pm

It's become pretty clear why the Jazz were eager to get rid of this guy.

ecuhus1981 · Post #4 » by **ecuhus1981** » Tue May 8, 2018 3:56 pm

I'll be interested to hear all sides on this one. He has never been a 2-way player, and for him to refuse to enter a playoff game is pretty bold. But if he feels that CLE are trying to hold down his RFA value by slotting him 3rd in the SF depth chart, I could see how that would breed discontentment.

The problem is, I haven't really seen him out-play Cedi, so he can't legitimately say it's a money game. Play better, don't quit on your team; if you do that, the money will take care of itself.

Chris3323 · Post #5 » by **Chris3323** » Tue May 8, 2018 4:16 pm

ecuhus1981 wrote:I'll be interested to hear all sides on this one. He has never been a 2-way player, and for him to refuse to enter a playoff game is pretty bold. But if he feels that CLE are trying to hold down his RFA value by slotting him 3rd in the SF depth chart, I could see how that would breed discontentment.

The problem is, I haven't really seen him out-play Cedi, so he can't legitimately say it's a money game. Play better, don't quit on your team; if you do that, the money will take care of itself.

I am shocked he wouldn't try and impress LeBron at least with his play

br7knicks · Post #6 » by **br7knicks** » Tue May 8, 2018 4:26 pm

Barring it was an injury:

So a mediocre guy, who has had only a few decent seasons, but also has a huge attitude/ego problem?

Well, I know who the Knicks will be maxing out

hype_2004 · Post #7 » by **hype_2004** » Tue May 8, 2018 4:30 pm

Chris3323 wrote:
ecuhus1981 wrote:I'll be interested to hear all sides on this one. He has never been a 2-way player, and for him to refuse to enter a playoff game is pretty bold. But if he feels that CLE are trying to hold down his RFA value by slotting him 3rd in the SF depth chart, I could see how that would breed discontentment.

The problem is, I haven't really seen him out-play Cedi, so he can't legitimately say it's a money game. Play better, don't quit on your team; if you do that, the money will take care of itself.

I am shocked he wouldn't try and impress LeBron at least with his play

Lebron coming back to Cleveland next year? News to me.

davidavydave · Post #8 » by **davidavydave** » Tue May 8, 2018 4:43 pm

br7knicks wrote:Barring it was an injury:

So a mediocre guy, who has had only a few decent seasons, but also has a huge attitude/ego problem?

Well, I know who the Knicks will be maxing out

Lol. Gotta love a Knicks fan with a sense of humor. Shows character.

gordoncatrell · Post #9 » by **gordoncatrell** » Tue May 8, 2018 5:42 pm

there goes his career.
i hope CLE Brass gave fair warning to RH. this news is a career killer.

Chris3323 · Post #10 » by **Chris3323** » Tue May 8, 2018 6:22 pm

hype_2004 wrote:
Chris3323 wrote:
ecuhus1981 wrote:I'll be interested to hear all sides on this one. He has never been a 2-way player, and for him to refuse to enter a playoff game is pretty bold. But if he feels that CLE are trying to hold down his RFA value by slotting him 3rd in the SF depth chart, I could see how that would breed discontentment.

The problem is, I haven't really seen him out-play Cedi, so he can't legitimately say it's a money game. Play better, don't quit on your team; if you do that, the money will take care of itself.

I am shocked he wouldn't try and impress LeBron at least with his play

Lebron coming back to Cleveland next year? News to me.

Nope not with Cleveland. But looks like Wade, JR Smith, Perkins, James Jones maybe even Korver can have a spot on any team leBron goes too next. Hood may of ruined his career now.

br7knicks · Post #11 » by **br7knicks** » Tue May 8, 2018 11:40 pm

davidavydave wrote:
br7knicks wrote:Barring it was an injury:

So a mediocre guy, who has had only a few decent seasons, but also has a huge attitude/ego problem?

Well, I know who the Knicks will be maxing out

Lol. Gotta love a Knicks fan with a sense of humor. Shows character.

the truth hurts. best to laugh away the pain, as a knicks fan. :thumbsup:

ChokeFasncists · Post #12 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Wed May 9, 2018 2:58 am

ecuhus1981 wrote: But if he feels that CLE are trying to hold down his RFA value by slotting him 3rd in the SF depth chart, I could see how that would breed discontentment.

No way. They actually started him in the first playoff game. They traded for him and definitely want him to do well. He just needs to step the F up. Good that he apologized.