Rodney Hood Retires from NBA After 8 Seasons; Played for Jazz, Cavs, Bucks and More
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Former NBA wing Rodney Hood is retiring after eight seasons, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
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Rodney Hood told ESPN he is retiring after 8 seasons in the NBA with UTA, CLE, POR, TOR, MIL and LAC. The 6-8 guard/forward made a comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League last season before another injury told him it was time. pic.twitter.com/N7Ty7KR1fv
Hood played for the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. After a comeback attempt with the G League’s Memphis Hustle stopped due to injury last season, Hood looked toward retirement.
Per McMenamin, the 32-year-old is completing his degree with Duke University, where he starred during the 2013-14 season before leaving for the NBA. He’s also looking toward a coaching career.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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