Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson, 2023 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F/C Christian Wood
Sometimes, players have similar limitations for very different reasons.
Duncan Robinson is not very athletic by NBA standards. There is nothing he can do to change that. Nobody questions his efforts – his defensive limitations are a matter of ability.
By contrast, Wood often appears to give up on a play. Granted, he’s a little underweight at the 5.
Still, with some effort, he’s got the athletic profile to play better help defense.
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Which is more desirable? Robinson puts the effort in, but he’s probably a lost cause. By contrast, with proper coaching and a newfound commitment, Wood at least has the potential to improve on defense.
Should the Heat give him that opportunity?