Or as a KO replacement. Wood can theoretically pass/shoot/dribble.As a backup to spell off Kessler and give us some different looks I think he still has some value. Would have to be careful with the contract.
Or as a KO replacement. Wood can theoretically pass/shoot/dribble.As a backup to spell off Kessler and give us some different looks I think he still has some value. Would have to be careful with the contract.
I just wouldn’t probably. I don’t think he wants that third big and I’d worry the immaturity hurts the vibes. I suppose if I’m playing along 5-10M and 2-3 years with team options in there somewhere. I think he should do better than that. I just don’t see it with the current roster.So what contract price/length do you start considering him? Because his "upside" is still a good fit with the new roster.
His defensive metrics aren't awful tho. -1.1 defensive raptor. -0.2 DBPM.Kidd hasn't played Wood much because he plays horrible defense, particular helpside/team.
He got more minutes when Maxi was out for a while but hurt his hand or thumb I think.
This team needs better defensive players. I'd say hard pass.
I don’t think we need a KO replacement. Just keep KO or do something different.Or as a KO replacement. Wood can theoretically pass/shoot/dribble.
I mean he rebounds well and isn’t a slouch as a rim protector. As I said before I think he was in a bad situation in Dallas and you have to be in a certain mindframe to play good defense. He’d have a whole new outlook in utah.His defensive metrics aren't awful tho. -1.1 defensive raptor. -0.2 DBPM.
I don't watch enough Mavericks to say to the degree that his D is bad.
Yeah, I'm not a Wood guy, but I agree with this. I'm surprised to see the people who were super vocal about getting Wood have soured that much on him from his season in DallasI mean he rebounds well and isn’t a slouch as a rim protector. As I said before I think he was in a bad situation in Dallas and you have to be in a certain mindframe to play good defense. He’d have a whole new outlook in utah.
Defensive RAPTOR is a weird stat. Wood is passable on D in one on one situations, but should be better, he has the physical tools. He also gets a lot of blocks, but kind of reminds me of Whiteside in that regard, that he chases the stat over making the right play, and his effort waxes and wanes like Whiteside. Clearly different players, but both with similar deficiencies. Players that don't put in the effort are players I don't want playing for the Jazz. Is there a chance that the Jazz could recenter his attitude and get him to play to his potential? Possibly, but that is a big risk depending on the contract. Some team will overpay for him.His defensive metrics aren't awful tho. -1.1 defensive raptor. -0.2 DBPM.
I don't watch enough Mavericks to say to the degree that his D is bad.
Right now is honestly the first time I’ve even given this consideration since I’ve been entirely focused on a from-the-ground rebuild through drafting. Because of that, any serious consideration of signing Wood would wait until after the draft and it would still need to be an obvious buy-low contract.Yeah, I'm not a Wood guy, but I agree with this. I'm surprised to see the people who were super vocal about getting Wood have soured that much on him from his season in Dallas
I agree, but he’s also 4.5 years younger and that matters a lot at their respective ages (basically 32 and 27.5). Certainly, there is no role for Wood with KO here.Not an upgrade over KO.
Oh I don’t think anyone is in the ballpark for Wood or Naz. I think Woods market will be around 10M and Naz like 12ish. Not sure if that sways the math for you.I just don't think I'd be spending a bunch of money on the third big to Kessler-Lauri. Having a third big who could theoretically play with either is nice, but it is a luxury and I'm find with KO or someone like Kevin Love at a lower price point until he's totally washed. If I'm spending ~$20M a year on a bench guy it's gotta be a wing or 6th man pseudo star type.
Not sure where you’re pulling $20m from but I’m pretty sure everyone here agrees that spending that kind of money on a third big (especially with having a million picks) would be a bad idea.I just don't think I'd be spending a bunch of money on the third big to Kessler-Lauri. Having a third big who could theoretically play with either is nice, but it is a luxury and I'm find with KO or someone like Kevin Love at a lower price point until he's totally washed. If I'm spending ~$20M a year on a bench guy it's gotta be a wing or 6th man pseudo star type.
Oh I don’t think anyone is in the ballpark for Wood or Naz. I think Woods market will be around 10M and Naz like 12ish. Not sure if that sways the math for you.
Sorry: *Dick, *WoodYeah I mean if we need dick before we get wood.