When Christian Wood came to Dallas in a trade last June, there were many thoughts surrounding his arrival. Some thought he could replace Jalen Brunson’s production and others questioned whether he could even play winning basketball. For such a small cost, the move for him was a no-brainer and at the very least provided hope that Dallas could continue their upward trend. No one could have predicted what really happened this past year, starting with Mavericks coach Jason Kidd’s decision to bench him from day one.
After four seasons as a journeyman to begin his career, Wood blossomed in Houston, where he became an exciting stretch big.