Christian Wood is undoubtedly the best player still available, almost three weeks after the opening of the “free agency”. And while the Lakers are still looking for reinforcements inside, his profile seems perfect to complete the workforce around Anthony Davis and LeBron James…
The problem, as the LA Times recallsis that Los Angeles only has the bare minimum to offer inside, and that would be a big pay cut when he was still making over $14 million this season.
Nevertheless, the value of Christian Wood is low, despite his attacking qualities. It’s that his defensive contribution is problematic, and that his perception of himself is far from what he really brings. What explain that he has already known seven teams, and that he has never managed to win anywhere in the NBA. When he is only 27 years old.
The former Rockets and Pistons player, however, would be a nice addition for the Lakers, but if it hasn’t happened yet, it’s partly because Christian Wood expects more than minimum wage.
In the NBA, it is indeed difficult to find a nice contract after having accepted the minimum, and the interior clearly thinks that he deserves better. According to the Los Angeles Times, the recruitment envelope obtained by Chicago to replace Lonzo Ball could thus be a problem for the Lakers, while Miami could also be a competitor on the file, once the situation will have settled down. around Damian Lillard…
| Christian Wood | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2015-16 | PHL | 17 | 9 | 41.5 | 36.4 | 61.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
| 2016-17 | CHA | 13 | 8 | 52.2 | 0.0 | 73.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 21 | 12 | 52.1 | 34.6 | 73.2 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 8.2 |
| 2018-19 * | MIL | 13 | 5 | 48.0 | 60.0 | 66.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| 2018-19 * | NOP | 8 | 24 | 53.3 | 28.6 | 75.6 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 16.9 |
| 2019-20 | TED | 62 | 21 | 56.7 | 38.6 | 74.4 | 1.7 | 4.6 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 13.1 |
| 2020-21 | HOO | 41 | 32 | 51.4 | 37.4 | 63.1 | 1.9 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 21.0 |
| 2021-22 | HOO | 68 | 31 | 50.1 | 39.0 | 62.3 | 1.6 | 8.5 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 17.9 |
| 2022-23 | LAD | 67 | 26 | 51.5 | 37.6 | 77.2 | 1.3 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 16.6 |
| Total | 289 | 24 | 51.8 | 37.9 | 69.3 | 1.5 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 14.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
