Brooklyn Nets Receive: F/C Maxi Kleber, 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Nic Claxton
On the other hand, you may picture a floor spacer when you picture that prototypical modern big man.
By that measure, you may picture current Maverick Christian Wood. He shares Claxton’s lean frame as well. Is Wood the future of the 5 position in the NBA?
Well, yes and no. Offensively, Wood is exactly that. He can roll or pop out of pick-and-rolls in equal measure.
This is a dynamic offensive weapon that was built in a lab to complement Luka Doncic.
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Unfortunately, Wood is ineffective on defense. That’s generally seen as a huge responsibility for a big man. It’s also Claxton’s calling card.
Could the two be teammates next season?