Christian Wood agreed to join the LA Lakers for a two-year deal, after being a free agent, which includes a player option. Last season, he was impressive for the Mavericks averaging 16.6 points, and 7.3 rebounds from their 67 games. Moreover, he is shooting over 51.5% from the field last season, and a 36.7% shooting beyond the arc. Throughout his career, Wood already joined eight different teams, which is why he failed to build chemistry with his teammates. Looking at his statistics from last season, it is evident that Wood wants to prove what he can do in the league. Now that he will join the Lakers, he will back-up Anthony Davis, as they aim to reclaim their NBA title. With him and Anthony Davis working to protect the rim, the Lakers has a better chance for the title.
Christian Wood excited to play for the Lakers
Now that he is now a Laker, Wood posted on X how grateful he is to play for the Lakers. “It’s always been my dream to be a Laker,” he said. However, having a veteran like him surely have its own risks, especially that the Lakers’ squad is not getting any younger. Many have pointed out his defense, and his offensive value, but he just needs confidence, to do so. After all, he is a prized center, as he is a proven scorer, with accuracy in the 3-point shooter. However, many also believes that he will make a huge difference for the Lakers, and maybe one of the keys for another title for the team. Wood is joining Lebron James, and Anthony Davis as they want to achieve a best finish for this season.
The Lakers wasted no time to improve their squad, when they learned that Wood is now a free agent, strengthening their team’s core. Considering Wood’s addition to the Lakers, fans believed that Lakers may now found one of their answers for another title in their history. His trade to the Lakers is no longer a surprise, as he has been linked with the Lakers for a while now. According to sources, he has been holding for a possible extension for the Mavericks. However, he received no offer, which is why he opted to sign with the Lakers. Now that they have versatility with the addition of Wood, the Lakers are more than ready to dominate the NBA.
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