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Christian Wood

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Imanimal, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. JD88

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    Last 20 games of last season, he put up 20/8 on 56% from the floor and 40% from 3.

    This guy could legitimately put up Anthony Davis type numbers. He probably won't ever be nearly as disruptive defensively, but offensively, its very possible.
     
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  2. D-rock

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    Yep, he was one of my options.

    I didn't think Rockets could afford Wood.

    Especially after Morey offered a FRP for him at trade deadline last season and was rebuffed.
     
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  3. glimmertwins

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    I believe the game you are looking for is not AD but rather Chris Bosh’s game in AD’s body.
     
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    A lot of scouts and NBA executives question his character and work ethic and believe he won’t keep playing at a high level. He has focus issues that can become worse without coaching help and a reward/punishment arrangement. In Detroit if he missed a switch or was slow coming over to help defensively, he was removed from the game for awhile.

    Over the course of a season he tends to lose weight and he can really be pushed around inside defensively by strong physical players.

    Is he really a solid three point shooter? A lot of scouts questioned it last year was a statistical fluke from three.
     
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  5. D-rock

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    Wood has had quite a NBA journey to get to here.

     
  6. roslolian

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    Props to Stone man, he saved the Rox future by acquiring Wood. At least we got a 25 yr old stud to build around now.
     
  7. TriumVirate

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    Wood is going to be Stone's Harden
     
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  8. D-rock

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    Wood was on Rockets radar last season, Morey tried to pry him away from Pistons at trade deadline.

    Stone is following the template to build a true 5 Out team from last season.
     
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  9. MadRox

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    Now just need Hakeem to show C.Wood how to do the dream shake.
     
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    I'm trying not to go overboard with Christian's potential but man! Watching the highlights from the last game I can see that he was not in shape yet. He almost kinda stumbled around a bit not knowing where to be. Just think when he is capable of playing full starter minutes. He could possibly be a 30ppg player this season.
     
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  11. roslolian

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    They should have got him when NO waived him. Morey tried to pry him when he busted out I mean thats like trying to pry THT from Lakers or Pokusev from OKC.
     
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    Well no team was that forward thinking were they?

    Even Pistons almost waived him for Iso Joe.
     
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    That man has got wood, that's for sure.
     
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    Yeah I really wanted Poku, think he’s gonna be a stud
     
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  15. Rudyc281

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    25 year old
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    Wood could average 20-10 this year easy.

    What a unicorn he is.
     
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    Stone is actually doing something totally different than Morey, he's building a COMPLETE team. He's actually doing better than Morey
     
  17. clos4life

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    Can you imagine last year's team with Rico AND Woods? Playoffs might have been a different story.
     
  18. Rudyc281

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    I agree more versatile more dynamic
     
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    Maybe its cuz his priority is diff with this team. Either way I like Stone and his moves so far.
     
  20. daywalker02

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    I sure do not want anyone taking away 41 mill a year anytime soon.

    Not because of the money, the overall salary concept.
     

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