I know what you’re thinking. 6-foot-10 Christian Wood, who signed to a non-guaranteed contract back in mid-July with Detroit, isn’t even a lock to make the opening night roster — so how is it reasonable to insist he will be the key role player for the Detroit Pistons this season?
Sometimes, you just know it’s a guy’s time. I know. Christian Wood should be pretty good, and he’s the best option for backup center on the Pistons’ roster. Period.
Christian is at a critical basketball age (nearly 24), and having flourished in the G League with the Milwaukee Bucks’ affiliate (averaging 29.