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https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1...7525220352

THEN PLAY HIM MORE.

Good things happen when Wood's shot attempts double that of THJs.

https://twitter.com/grantafseth/status/1...89921?s=46&t=O_BAspXM3spFBqgVkHHeOQ

(11-18-2022, 11:14 PM)Smitty Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/grantafseth/status/1...89921?s=46&t=O_BAspXM3spFBqgVkHHeOQ

(11-18-2022, 11:14 PM)Smitty Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/grantafseth/status/1...89921?s=46&t=O_BAspXM3spFBqgVkHHeOQ

Spoken like he is the voice of winning basketball.
Zip it dude.

https://twitter.com/grantafseth/status/1...87168?s=46&t=y-4sp0-JekH9mJ3jbJK0Mw

(11-18-2022, 11:34 PM)Smitty Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/grantafseth/status/1...87168?s=46&t=y-4sp0-JekH9mJ3jbJK0Mw

LUKA HAS SPOKEN. 

PLAY THIS MAN, COACH KIDD.

(11-18-2022, 11:37 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: [ -> ]LUKA HAS SPOKEN. 

PLAY THIS MAN, COACH KIDD.

Peep the defensive part of the statement…?

(11-18-2022, 11:38 PM)Smitty Wrote: [ -> ]Peep the defensive part of the statement…?

Why do you think I quoted it, my dude?

(11-18-2022, 11:39 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: [ -> ]Why do you think I quoted it, my dude?

Just giddy is all. Maybe there’s hope after all..

His first half run was some of the finest offensive basketball you can witness.

(11-18-2022, 11:14 PM)Smitty Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/grantafseth/status/1...89921?s=46&t=O_BAspXM3spFBqgVkHHeOQ

I really hate this motherfucker

Wood is everything on offense that we hoped Porzingis would be and was not. What Porzingis really lacked and what what a major issue all the time after Luka passed to KP is that lack of touch and floaters around the rim, and inability to dribble with the ball, and the inability to pass it out when the defense recovered. Porzingis is just not smooth offensive player, but rather one dimensional. Wood is entirely multidimensional - shows amazing ability to drive, finish, make floaters, just score in natural ways around the rim, and that is a huge weapon for Luka, that is exactly the player that fits Lukas offense. In addition as with JB and SD, Wood can drive to the basket, and when Luka is doubled, Wood can (as JB/SD) use that space to drive and penetrate (when not using the space to shoot).

That's exactly the players that fit Lukas offense, and that's exactly why JB and SD are a major fit. Btw, that's also the reason why I believed Sabonis would be a huge fit here. Wood seems as capable around the basket offensively as Sabonis, but while Sabonis is even better passer and screener, Wood is better shooter from the outside, and has more length and is easier for Luka to find.

Although Wood hasnt been that great in setting screens, for an interesting reason, its really not been negative for the offense. Woods athleticism and length has done, that even after setting a bad screen, he was able to roll away and set him in position for Luka to pass to him. Thus, despite the bad screens, defenses still cant figure out ways to prevent Wood from getting the ball inside from Luka. That's a huge positive for Luka and Wood fit here in Dallas.

Wood is just a natural player and those skills you cant teach to someone like Porzingis. I think this was a great move to get Wood here. He has plenty of potential on defense and is a good rebounder. The team needs to work on his defensive effort and learning the schemes, there is plenty of potential for improvement.

(11-19-2022, 02:08 AM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: [ -> ]I really hate this motherfucker

And Javalee trying to get himself 2 points to up his score to 10 is cringe worthy.
Dude is as selfish as he can get.

Total opposite of Pinson, who I think didn't even attempt a shot.

(11-19-2022, 02:29 AM)burekemde Wrote: [ -> ]Wood is everything on offense that we hoped Porzingis would be and was not. What Porzingis really lacked and what what a major issue all the time after Luka passed to KP is that lack of touch and floaters around the rim, and inability to dribble with the ball, and the inability to pass it out when the defense recovered. Porzingis is just not smooth offensive player, but rather one dimensional. Wood is entirely multidimensional - shows amazing ability to drive, finish, make floaters, just score in natural ways around the rim, and that is a huge weapon for Luka, that is exactly the player that fits Lukas offense. In addition as with JB and SD, Wood can drive to the basket, and when Luka is doubled, Wood can (as JB/SD) use that space to drive and penetrate (when not using the space to shoot).

That's exactly the players that fit Lukas offense, and that's exactly why JB and SD are a major fit. Btw, that's also the reason why I believed Sabonis would be a huge fit here. Wood seems as capable around the basket offensively as Sabonis, but while Sabonis is even better passer and screener, Wood is better shooter from the outside, and has more length and is easier for Luka to find.

Although Wood hasnt been that great in setting screens, for an interesting reason, its really not been negative for the offense. Woods athleticism and length has done, that even after setting a bad screen, he was able to roll away and set him in position for Luka to pass to him. Thus, despite the bad screens, defenses still cant figure out ways to prevent Wood from getting the ball inside from Luka. That's a huge positive for Luka and Wood fit here in Dallas.

Wood is just a natural player and those skills you cant teach to someone like Porzingis. I think this was a great move to get Wood here. He has plenty of potential on defense and is a good rebounder. The team needs to work on his defensive effort and learning the schemes, there is plenty of potential for improvement.

Agreed on everything about Wood.
Just want to add that I didn't paid much attention to Wood's game except for what he can do.
I mean, I expected him to be a selfish chucker, and I though that his stats in Houston are inflated because of him being a me-first guy.
But on the Mavs, all I see is a team player who plays according to the flow of the game, he doesn't force shots.
Sometimes I even want him to take shots instead of passing (almost Josh Green like in some instances).

And on defense, yes I see lapses in rotation, and some lethargic close outs, and KP's help-defense is better than Wood. But from what I am seeing, if left on an island, Wood has better chances than KP. Wood is quicker on the perimeter than KP and somehow is stronger than KP and better at guarding the post.

Sadly though, the risk of losing him to free agency is very very.. I mean very real.
He's playing the good soldier card, but who knows what's going on in his mind.

The Luka comment on defense is interesting.  It needs more context.   Is Luka suggesting his defense is legit on certain types of players or is he saying this to boost Woods value?

Being an uneducated casual...and without any kind of clear insight on how clubs treat assets as far as flipping or buy low/sell how situations...I am of the opinion that you keep Wood around assuming his price is reasonable.   His finesse and touch around the rim is pretty stellar...everything just seems to go in.   In a profession where points matter...he seems kinda valuable.

I am sure Wood has some immaturity issues...probably has some lapses in assignments...most likely gets bullied in paint in playoffs against Nurkic, Zubac, Embiid, physical bigs...but his scoring is pretty divine on this team.  

I would not move this guy unless its for a very good player.   I think the Luka effect coupled with Woods finesse can be a serious combo.

(11-19-2022, 11:18 AM)dynamicalVoid Wrote: [ -> ]The Luka comment on defense is interesting.  It needs more context.   Is Luka suggesting his defense is legit on certain types of players or is he saying this to boost Woods value?

Luka never speaks ill of anyone…especially teammates.  He’s an expert at not saying the wrong thing.  I wouldn’t read any more into it than that.

On the solo big/+ Maxi usage of Wood discussion. Green might be by far the biggest reason why Wood (+ Kleber) is working well.


Wood/Kleber +13.79
without Kleber +5.59

Wood/Green +19.37
Without Green -1.22

Wood/Green/Kleber +22.59


Wood/Kleber without Green is kinda """shit""" ( -1.67) btw. In 63 min

(11-19-2022, 12:19 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: [ -> ]Luka never speaks ill of anyone…especially teammates.  He’s an expert at not saying the wrong thing.  I wouldn’t read any more into it than that.

I agree he is good at not speaking negatively about teammates.  

But his comment seems to be specific and seems to conflict with what arm chair scouts are claiming about his defense or defensive assignments.

Wood seems to be able to give guards some issues in space with his length and mobility.   Ive seen quite a few pass outs because he foiled a guards plan to put him on roller skates.  I see Wood competing against bigs in the paint...but he seems to be getting the worse of it.  Is he trying to draw fouls by playing victim?  I dont know.   I also see him whiff at shots around basket....as if he is a quarter second late often.   Is he competing and contesting and thats a good thing?  Or is he in bad position and/or he is not good defensively and guys are getting buckets on him?  Or...does he need time to learn the system?  If so...how long?