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

[KillerLeft]

Back to this season, I was very encouraged by Wood's performance against HOU because it felt like for much of the game he played with effort and intensity on defense. His stats didn't look great, but I think his value will only come when he adds defense, rather than merely giving effort on offense. That was a game where, even though he wasn't scoring much, it felt like he really contributed at times. In that, I see light on the horizon.

Some see it as hard work from him and the coaches starting to pay off. 

Some will see it as he and the team finally starting to realize how to best use his skills to synergetic effect with the rest of the team. 

Some will see it as a combination of all of the above. 

Me, I just hope Kidd watches games like today’s and LIKES this style of play. That way, they can build on it.