02-07-2023, 02:54 PM
(02-07-2023, 02:50 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: The perception on Collins seems to be that he is somewhat better than Wood on defense.
I think the best way to put it is that Collins is just a flat-out more polished and experienced player all around than Wood. I think Wood is the more talented guy, but he's already 27 and at some point you just need a guy who already "gets it."
All of my pro-Wood posts this season have been about having the courage and patience to just put Wood in the role he wants (that I believe he's talented enough to learn how to play) and hope he grows into it. Fine with me if it takes 2-3 years, because Luka is 23.
But in the post Kyrie trade world, that's not really a viable option anymore.