If I was going to start over, then I wanted to go somewhere I could get better and win and see if I was a really good player. That's why I came to Duke. — Rodney Hood Copy Share Image
I've just got a real thirst for knowledge now, especially seeing how the world is, seeing how the disparity is with African American men, and I want to do something special. And getting a degree from Duke is special, especially… — Rodney Hood Copy Share Image
I told my wife, 'Look, I'm going to ask y'all to sacrifice. I need to go to Portland. I need to lock in.' At… — Rodney Hood Copy Share
Being a young player coming into the league, all you really want is an opportunity. — Rodney Hood Copy Share
I was real positive when I got out of surgery. I was going to attack rehab, do the little things and become a better… — Rodney Hood Copy Share
When I'm in the pick-and-roll, I'm looking to be a playmaker first and to score second. When I'm playing off the ball and I… — Rodney Hood Copy Share
A lot of times in our jobs, we go day-to-day, we're in a routine, we sometimes become robots. — Rodney Hood Copy Share
I'm a guy that can stretch the floor, make plays in pick-and-roll, and then play off the ball as well. — Rodney Hood Copy Share
A lot of good pick-and-roll players keep the defenders on their back so they can see the whole floor. — Rodney Hood Copy Share
The basketball stuff has been the easiest part. The stuff that comes out of it, you lose a game and everyone talks about it… — Rodney Hood Copy Share
It's extremely tough, going day-to-day, not knowing really what you're working for, but for me, I just learned how to set small goals for… — Rodney Hood Copy Share
