06-25-2022, 11:22 PM
(06-25-2022, 11:14 PM)mvossman Wrote: Didn't we have a starting center that was a pick and roll partner with Luka? I'm not sure it unlocked the offense, especially in the playoffs. I like Wood's offensive versatility and the P&R is part of that, but I don't really think that is the key element to his offensive game.
While yes on both accounts (we had another pnr partner, and his versatility is certainly a big part of his game), Wood is at another level. His athleticism is at a higher level than Dwight's, as is his aggression. The one thing that I want to see is his screen setting. Dwight was pretty good at that and has a good connection with our PG's, particularly the timing. He was very good at sensing re-picks as well. That is the "dirty work" of the gig, and I hope that Wood embraces that. After that, everything he does, whether roll or pop, he can do at a level we will enjoy! Going to be fun on that end. Still hoping he can bring it on D better than he has previously.