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Originally Posted by tap2390
Wow -- was not expecting that. Interesting deal, but not without its negatives.
Wood hasn't played a complete season in the past two years. He is a minus defender, and currently has a bad rep based on several incidents (albeit with a dysfunctional team). He is also in a contract year, and you gave up 4-5 years of #26 at a low salary.
IMO the positives are immense. We didn't give up rotation players. We consolidated the roster and dropped some guys that weren't getting on the floor. Wood immediately raises the ceiling of the Mavs. On offense he is exactly the sort of player you hope to pair with Luka. You hope he's motivated in a contract year and that a better locker room with stronger voices leading makes a difference on D.
Way to go Nico.
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I just like the getting deals done aspect. Even if it doesn't work, then you make moves down the line. Keep improving.
Donnie just was incapable of deals like like this in the later half of his tenure.
I mean, we literally just replaced KP's production for a late first. Surreal.