THE CRUCIFIX: Cato: Wood isn't thrilled w/ his role...Will depart in the summer

[mvossman]

Maybe, but that's not a reason to throw picks into the dirt. Sorry, it just isn't.

I feel like this is hyperbole.  Folks talked themselves into Wood being an all star that could replace Brunson and more.  We didn't pay near enough in assets for that.  A late first and crappy expiring contracts is not going to get you a lot.  We took a flyer on a younger player with a lot of skill that has some red flags.  That is what you are supposed to do.  So far it has been a mixed bag at best, but we are still getting 26 minutes and 17/8 on a team in need of offense and rebounding.  Its not like he has been useless.  He just has not been best case.  If we decide he is not a fit, then there is still the possibility we can flip him for something else.  If we end up landing Collins for him, this narrative is going to turn around really quick.