Jason Kidd’s messaging about Christian Wood is confusing

Last Friday night, in the Dallas Mavericks victory against the Denver Nuggets, Christian Wood scored 28 points, a season high. The Mavs won comfortably against a team struggling with injury, something that hasn’t always been the case this season. When asked about Wood’s play, Jason Kidd praised him, including noting that he was unselfish. It felt like there was confidence in the marriage of player and organization.

Two nights later, in the Maverick’s loss against the Denver Nuggets, Christian Wood played 17 minutes, a season low. The Mavs lost in frustrating fashion against a team struggling with injury, something that has been the case far too often this season. When asked about Wood’s lack…