Earlier this week, former Utah Jazz wing Rodney Hood caused quite a stir in Cleveland. During the Cavaliers’ series-clinching 128-93 win over the Toronto Raptors, Hood reportedly refused to enter the game in garbage time when Cavs coach Tyronn Lue called his number.
Per The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd, who broke the story, several of his teammates expressed disappointment in his antics. Some even tried to talk him into playing.
The running theory is that Hood’s non-compliance was a response to his poor postseason performance and lack of playing time.