Some NBA players are easy to put a value on. We’re talking about star players and role players. 

A star player is just that – a star. If you have a clearcut top 10 player on your roster, you put whatever value you can afford to on him. Pay the man, build your roster around him, and hope for the best. 

By contrast, quality role players are also easy to evaluate. You know that you won’t be structuring your offense around them, but you also know that they don’t do anything to compromise the structure you do have. On the other hand, some players are a little more complicated. 

Christian Wood is one such player. He plays like a star, but he doesn’t make a star impact. On the other hand, Wood is a dynamic, effective offensive player. He just also happens to be a poor defender.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Christian Wood, Dallas Mavericks & Milwaukee Bucks

The Dallas Mavericks recently acquired him in hopes that he’ll improve their title odds in 2022-23. 

In case they’re already feeling buyer’s remorse, here’s a deal that sends him to the Milwaukee Bucks.