“ Obviously, I’m not saying he’s the same player as AD but he certainly has the potential to become a player of this caliber. » Three years ago, DeMarcus Cousins dared to make this comparison concerning Christian Woodwhose “ versatility on both ends of the court » could bring him closer toAnthony Davis.
A flattering comparison of course for the Rockets player at the time, who was preparing to sign his best career in Texas. But whose performance, especially defensively, has little to do with the interior of the Lakers.
From now on, the two men play in the same jersey to the great pleasure of the new arrival. “ Anthony Davis is my favorite player to watch, always has been. He’s a player that I studied, I know his game. I think we have a lot of similarities, so it will be great “, delivers former Mavs playerwhich carries out the “ lifelong dream » by landing at the Lakers.
Darvin Ham’s big lobbying
The Los Angeles native had already made a statement in this direction a few years ago, ensuring that he also took Giannis Antetokounmpo as a model. “ These are my favorite players, the ones I watch the most. There are commonalities in our games. I’m not saying that I’m like them, but that we are similar. I have a lot to learn from a Davis or a Giannis “, he confided then.
It remains to be seen if the two men can be brought to play together, Anthony Davis in 4, as he wishes, and the new recruit in 5. Christian Wood, who shoots much more regularly and with more efficiency at 3-points ( 38% in career), says he is ready to accept all roles and imagines that such an association could do damage.
His extra thing? His progress in transmission after the pick-and-roll. “ I have progressed (in this sector) playing with Luka (Doncic). With his gravity and the two-man shots he generates, it opened up spaces for me in the post to allow me to pass to the shooters in the corners. This is the underrated part of my game. »
It’s up to Darvin Ham to decide on its use. One thing is certain, the coach and the player are very close. So close that the first would have called the second “ every day during free agency. I can say that now, believe it or not. […] It’s really important for me to have that communication, where it’s possible to talk in a personal way. […] The fact that he believes in me and has confidence in my qualities is great. »
| Christian Wood | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | PHL | 17 | 9 | 41.5 | 36.4 | 61.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.6 |
| 2016-17 | CHA | 13 | 8 | 52.2 | 0.0 | 73.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.7 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 21 | 12 | 52.1 | 34.6 | 73.2 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 8.2 |
| 2018-19 * | MIL | 13 | 5 | 48.0 | 60.0 | 66.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| 2018-19 * | NOP | 8 | 24 | 53.3 | 28.6 | 75.6 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 16.9 |
| 2019-20 | DET | 62 | 21 | 56.7 | 38.6 | 74.4 | 1.7 | 4.6 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 13.1 |
| 2020-21 | HOU | 41 | 32 | 51.4 | 37.4 | 63.1 | 1.9 | 7.8 | 9.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 21.0 |
| 2021-22 | HOU | 68 | 31 | 50.1 | 39.0 | 62.3 | 1.6 | 8.5 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 17.9 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 67 | 26 | 51.5 | 37.6 | 77.2 | 1.3 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 16.6 |
| Total | 289 | 24 | 51.8 | 37.9 | 69.3 | 1.5 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 14.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
