'Hot Rod' Rod Strickland always had some flashy finesse moves whenever he stepped on the court 📸

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I never understood why the NBA went away from drafting 4yr players!

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When a Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas says you deserve to get in, that’s one of the highest praises. Regardless of the numbers, you need to go in. Not even talking about China. It will take about another 10-20 years for people to understand that impact. That was all GOD!

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The real! ❤️

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Resume speaks for itself self. Elite at every level (High School/College/
NBA), redefined himself in China and stayed elite.
20/10 waiting to happen!
I’ve said it before as well. Steph is a no brainer HOF. 💪🏾✊🏾

Pacers vs Wizards highlights (1998)

Mackenzie Holmes intro and Senior Day ceremony here at Assembly Hall.

One of the best to ever do it here. #iuwbb

Sometimes growth requires new company and new mindsets

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy!

Life never stops teaching. Be sure to never stop learning.

Feb 22 1995 - Rod Strickland led the Portland Trail Blazers to a victory over the Golden State Warriors, scoring 35 points and passing for 14 assists and had 8 rebounds as well. #RodStickland was a point shy of his then career-high set just last month.

Uncle Cliffy injured his ankle and left…

No great thing is created suddenly…Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul!! None of our greats were made overnight….They were all made over several thousand nights!!!

Point guards need to find an edge somehow. 🤷‍♂️

Rod Strickland thinks it isn’t fair to call PGs like Chris Paul, John Stockton or Isiah Thomas dirty players.

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Feb 15 1995 - Rod Strickland recorded his 2nd triple-double with 26 points, a season-high 18 assists and 11 rebounds but the Portland Trail Blazers fell in OT to the Phoenix Suns as #CharlesBarkley scored 35 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. The 18 assists by Strickland is two shy of the club…

The best players have the best imaginations. 💭

Rod gives Kyrie Irving full credit for the creativity he’s developed in his game.

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MJ’s defense has been a popular topic of conversation recently.

Rod Strickland had great respect for Jordan and the Bulls as defenders.

Watch episode 217 of All The Smoke with Rod Strickland on our YouTube.