Mavs trade for Christian Wood

[DevinHarriswillstart]

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.

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.

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

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.

Totally agree, except I think Wood is probably a much better fit for Luka than KP ever was. For reasons I've never understood, KP is just not a pick and roll guy. Wood on the other hand should be feasting off of lob passes from Luka all night, every night. Wood played extremely well off Harden, even as Harden was dogging it to force his fat ass out of Houston. So imagine how well he'll play next to Luka. Oh yeah, and he's a 38% career 3pt shooter.

I love how aggressive the Mavs have been under Nico so far. No more standing pat. The Mavs have a generational superstar, and they need to make every single offseason and trade deadline count. Starting C was by far the Mavs biggest weakness going into this offseason, and we just got a MASSIVE upgrade before the offseason technically even started. Just gotta re-sign Brunson and I really think the Mavs are a very serious threat to make the finals next year. If we can add a decent wing too, then we might even be hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy in the very near future. This is awesome.

Oh and I'm going to go ahead and make a very bold prediction right now. Luka will be the 2023 MVP. He's been good enough to be MVP the last 3 years, but the Mavs simply haven't won enough games. But with this move, the Mavs have a roster that is very capable of winning 55-60 games. Luka for MVP. Book it.