How 38-year-old LeBron James Ruined Christian Wood’s Plan to Impress the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are fully committed to their championship pursuit for the 2023-24 NBA season. With LeBron James gearing up for his 21st NBA campaign, securing a title will make for an extraordinary narrative. To make this goal a reality, the Lakers have wisely retained the majority of their stars from the previous year. Furthermore, they’ve injected fresh talent into the mix with promising rookies: Jalen Hood-Schifino, Colin Castleton, Alex Fudge, and others. In a quest for equilibrium, they have also inducted experienced players such as Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Christian Wood, and others.

While the season is just around the corner, the behind-the-scenes stories of the Lakers’ revamped lineup are already taking shape. The latest narrative revolves around Christian Wood, a late addition to the Lakers’ roster during the off-season.

LeBron James topped Wood early during a minicamp

In a candid conversation with ESPN, Wood disclosed an instance that showcased his eagerness to make an early impact with the franchise. However, his attempts were outshined by none other than LeBron James. The brief incident occurred during the Laker squad’s player-run minicamp. To make an impression, Woods hit the court at San Diego State University’s practice facility earlier than the set timings. To his surprise, he stumbled upon LeBron James, already drenched in sweat, putting in work at the gym around 7 a.m.

Christian Woods came to the Lakers after a complicated spell with his former team, the Dallas Mavericks. Throughout most of the offseason, his career hung in the balance, veiled in uncertainty. However, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged like a beacon of hope, offering new horizons for the talented big man. Understandably, Wood is overjoyed and determined to prove his mettle to his new team.

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At 28 years old, Wood has established himself as one of the most formidable backup big men in the NBA; especially after his tenure with the Mavs last season. He averaged an impressive 16.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while boasting a remarkable 51.5 percent shooting accuracy from the field. With the Lakers, Wood anticipates a more substantial role than his previous team. 

Wood thinks the Lakers can win it all

Wood has inked a two-year $5.7 million deal with the Lakers. With a player option in his second year, Christian exudes confidence in his new team’s ability to contend for a championship this season.

While talking to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Wood expressed his long-held desire to wear the Lakers’ jersey. Furthermore, he claimed that the Lakeshow has whatever it takes to win a championship. 

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While Wood’s tenure with the Mavericks showcased promise, it paled in comparison to his previous seasons. However, with the City of Angles, he sees the opportunity to revamp his reputation. Sharing the court alongside Anthony Davis, Wood can be expected to have substantial playing time. Given the Lakers’ plans to utilize him as a floor-stretching asset, Wood’s impressive feat of sinking 100 three-pointers in the last two seasons could prove to be invaluable.