Christian Wood on joining the Lakers: 'Life-long dream come true'
“Life-long dream come true… it’s amazing to be here, and the atmosphere in the gym is great.” Christian Wood expresses what it means to play for his hometown team.
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Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We explain why Buddy Hield trade rumors finally have nothing to do with the Lakers, Christian Wood’s role/mindset with the team, and Pat Bev saying Vando should have held out for more $. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
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Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We explain why Buddy Hield trade rumors finally have nothing to do with the Lakers, Christian Wood’s role/mindset with the team, and Pat Bev saying Vando should have held out for more $. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bud… – 11:53 AM
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But if Wood, who finished last in individual defensive rating among Mavericks rotation players last season, doesn’t fit within the Lakers’ agenda of coming together to pursue the franchise’s 18th championship, there’s little at stake. “If he’s on his best behavior, it could be a good fit,” a league front office source told ESPN. “If he’s not, well, you cut him.” -via ESPN / September 7, 2023
Over the past couple of months, Wood had been weighing the fallout of potential Damian Lillard and James Harden trades, including the possibility that he’d find a situation with a greater role and/or a salary above the minimum, according to league sources. But with Lillard still in Portland and Harden still in Philadelphia, it was time for Wood to make a decision. He chose the Lakers. -via The Athletic / September 7, 2023