2023-09-07 09:15:00
Just landed at the Lakers, Christian Wood did not hesitate to signify his new love for the purple and gold jersey… while sending a nice punchline to the Mavericks. A little beef to spice up the end of the summer, that makes us want to attend the return of the guy in Dallas like.
Big money business? Without a doubt. Remember, we were talking to you last January that the Mavericks were rather convinced of the contribution of their interior and considered giving him two additional years of contract for 32 million dollars. A very tidy sum, enough to see coming… but nothing happened. Ah, no big deal, we’ll wait for the summer, huh. Yes, but the concern is that the Mavericks failed miserably at the end of the season, missing the Playoffs despite a team cut out to fight beyond April.
Christian Wood statement to @andscape regarding signing with the Lakers. The former Mavericks forward opted not to discuss his former team. pic.twitter.com/YvV1BJvgDH
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) September 6, 2023
A disillusion that had consequences in the management of the group this summer. From 32 million potential in January, we went to the wind in July. And no serious proposal from the Mavericks board for a Christian Wood without any contract. Fortunately, the Lakers arrived and signed – in a very clever way – the boy for the minimum salary, namely 2.7 million the first year and a player option for the second, at 3 million. A “derisory” amount compared to the figures mentioned above. And inevitably, a little (a lot?) of resentment at Wood.
“I always wanted to be a Laker, and I know you can win a title. Communication with the coach was key. I know Coach Ham from Milwaukee, and we discussed this opportunity every day. He believes in me, and he told me that I was going to play a great role, that he knew what I might bring. I can’t wait, and believe me, I’m motivated following what Dallas has done.” –Christian Wood
Ouch. Known to be a good attacker but a poor defender, Christian Wood is undoubtedly a good piece – given the price – for the Lakers, who will however have to learn to manage his playing time well so that he does not make the team dive , a bit like Carmelo Anthony when he landed in Los Angeles. In any case, we can’t wait to watch the Mavericks – Lakers, which will take place on December 13.
This season, with the Mavericks, Christian Wood has offered 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists at 51.5 percent shooting.
Source : Marc J. Spears
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