(05-02-2023, 03:17 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: It also cited one anonymous Mavs official who stated that assistant coach Sean Sweeney's easiest stretch of the season came when Wood was sidelined due to a fractured thumb since he didn't have to stand up and call out defensive assignments on every possession.
This is a tale as old as time. Happens in every sport. Most coaches don’t look at the overall production of a player. There are certain traits that are deal breakers for coaches.
Even if Wood overall is a better player than Powell, not knowing defensive assignments is one of those deal breaker traits.
You mean coach Sweeney, who worked with Wood in Detroit for two years and knew exactly what to expect?