The Mavericks are in a season-long fact-gathering mission with Christian Wood.
The talented big man was acquired for a modest price in the offseason and he’s playing in the final year of his contract, meaning it’s a big year for him and his future earnings potential.
Over the last six games, and particularly in Sunday’s 124-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Wood has looked like a terrific bargain and an asset worth investing in for the future.
Wood had 30 points, eight rebounds and a season-best seven assists against the Lakers.
In the last six, he’s averaged 20.