Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal 

The Lakers do this deal for the pure talent upgrade. Let’s talk about Wood. This is a dynamic offensive player.

Wood is a combo big who can pop or roll out of pick-and-roll sets with equal effectiveness. He’s an excellent shooter and an excellent lob catcher. That’s rare. 

It’s also a perfect skillset to put alongside James. With that said, Wood’s defensive effort tends to wane.

That’s exactly why his value is so low in spite of his unique offensive skillset. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Christian Wood, Los Angeles Lakers & Dallas Mavericks Updates

Luckily, the Lakers have Anthony Davis to cover for him. Moreover, James is one of the best leaders in the NBA. If anyone can get the most out of Wood, it may be him. 

Should the Mavericks risk watching him finally mature elsewhere?