When the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Rodney Hood from the Cleveland Cavaliers, most people around the league lauded the move. A low risk transaction, Hood did not fit the ball dominant ways of LeBron James the previous year and was clearly not a part of the future rebuilding plan of the Cavs organization.
Once he arrived in Rip City, Hood was able to acclimate quickly to the Blazers system. Not only was he given new motivation due to Portland’s playoff prospects, but Terry Stotts’ offense and role for Hood was much more conducive to his talents.