NBA Insider Believes The Dallas Mavericks Made The Most Impactful Move Of The Offseason: “Christian Wood Fills All The Things Dallas Was Missing In The Postseason”

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The Dallas Mavericks made their star offseason addition prior to the opening of the free agency window when they traded for Christian Wood prior to the 2022 NBA Draft. The trade was formalized after the Draft, as the Mavs sent role-players like Boban Marjanovic, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, and Marquese Chriss, along with their 2022 first-round pick.

Wood is going to be very important for the Mavs, as he is a stretch-5 that can protect the paint and score on all three levels of the court. As a result, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk picked Wood to be the most impactful trade of the summer because of what he provides to the Mavs considering the weaknesses the team showed in the Playoffs, especially with rim protection and rebounding.

“Christian Wood fills all the things Dallas was missing in the postseason – a big man who can spread the floor and score – if he’s in the right frame of mind. He should be able to give Luka Doncic much needed help, and JaVale McGee will give them some much-needed rim protection.” (h/t ESPN)

Christian Wood will have to play as well as he possibly can, considering he is in a contract year and needs to play up his value to get a better deal from either the Mavericks or someone else.

He does bring a lot of fantastic gifts to the table for the Mavs this season. Wood is going to be a lethal pick-and-roll partner with Luka, as he has the ability to either roll to the basket for a layup or dunk while also having the ability to get the ball and make a 3-pointer. Wood is expected to start the season off the bench.

His defense may not be as solid as many think it will be, but the Mavs have thought of that and acquired JaVale McGee as a lob threat and a rim protector. The Mavs had no playable bigs outside Maxi Kleber in the Playoffs and this year, they’re looking to come back with their major reinforcements.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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