NBA: Ranking Every Team’s Starting Backcourt Heading Into 2016-17

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Feb 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood (5) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

15. Utah Jazz

Starting Backcourt: George Hill and Rodney Hood

It’s funny because even though the Indiana Pacers acquired a recent all-star in Jeff Teague, I think they downgraded from George Hill, who will now be playing alongside Rodney Hood in Utah.

Although not exactly an “exciting” player, Hill is a very capable ball handler and excellent perimeter defender that should help Utah finally return to playoff basketball. They’ve been the trendy pick of the summer.

At the shooting guard position, Hood should continue to show teams why he was such a steal in the 2014 draft, as he looks to improve upon the 14.5 points he put up per game last season.

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