Add another injury to the 2020-2021 NBA season. Rodney Hood suffered a hand fracture to the second metacarpal on his left hand. It’s been a long season for Hood, and unfortunately, he won’t have a chance at redemption in the playoffs.
In a year of devastating injuries, Hood takes the cake for most intriguing. The second metacarpal is the bone that connects the index finger to the right wrist. For the sake of transparency, the Toronto Raptors provided detailed news.
Personnel update: Rodney Hood will not return after x-rays reveal a fracture of the second metacarpal on his left hand.
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) May 9, 2021
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The injury occurred during a sequence in which he attempted to steal the ball from Memphis Grizzlies’ center Jonas Valanciunas. Hood finished the game with 3 points and 1 steal in 13 minutes of action.
It’s been a rough few years for Hood, mainly due to the significant injuries suffered. In 2020, he tore his Achilles tendon. Injuries and subpar performance go hand in hand. Hood hasn’t found himself on the court much this season, averaging only 17 minutes.
Hood can focus on rehab to come back healthy for the 2021-2022 season. Regarding his contract, Hood has a $10.9 million deal for next season. However, it’s not fully guaranteed. Time will tell if Toronto deems it fit for Hood to stay a Raptor.
