Even though Christian Wood remains a free agent as of right now, there is no doubt that he is one of the best offensive big men in the league, in particular, due to his 3PT shooting ability. Though many are shocked that Wood has not yet been signed after a good year with the Dallas Mavericks, it seems as though teams have some concerns about him.
A recent report by Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times has revealed why teams have been hesitant to bring on the talented big man. Wood is reportedly viewed as a poor defensive player, and there are “concerns about his professionalism” as well.
“‘If LeBron [James] can get him to toe the line, it cements LeBron as the greatest player of all time,’ one NBA source said. ‘That’s how hard it is.'”
“Sources around the league point to two major deficiencies. One, despite the blocked shots, Wood’s contributions on defense are lacking, frustrating former coaches and teammates. And two, there seems to be a disconnect between what Wood thinks of his place in the league and how the league as a whole views him. There are related concerns about his professionalism.”
The key for Christian Wood is going to be about buying into whatever role he is given on his new franchise. If he can prove that he can play well in a certain role, then perhaps he will get a new long-term deal next season.
During the 2022-23 regular season, Christian Wood put up 16.6 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 1.8 APG for the Dallas Mavericks, while shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc. Hopefully, we see Christian Wood join a team sooner rather than later.
The Bulls Are A Threat To Land Christian Wood Before The Los Angeles Lakers
It seems as though there are some teams that could end up signing Christian Wood in free agency at some point going forward. A recent report revealed that the Bulls are a real threat to land Wood, with the Lakers also being interested.
“According to sources familiar with the team’s free-agent pursuits but not authorized to speak publicly, the Chicago Bulls are suddenly viewed as a potential threat that could keep the Lakers from landing Wood.”
There is no doubt that Wood could potentially help both of those teams on the offensive side of the ball. His floor spacing ability is rare for a big man, and we’ll see what happens in the future.
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