On paper – and we know from those high-school algebra courses that things on paper don’t always translate to real-life application – the Mavericks have turned a late first-round draft pick into a proven commodity with the trade for Christian Wood.
The 6-10 center seems to be exactly the kind of player who should fit perfectly with Luka Donu010diu0107. Again, on paper.
And all the Mavericks sacrificed was the No. 26 overall draft pick, one that likely would have had trouble cracking Jason Kidd’s playing rotation next season, and four role players, none of whom played meaningful minutes in the playoff run.