07-20-2023, 12:35 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-20-2023, 12:37 AM by SleepingHero.)
(07-19-2023, 05:36 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: The question I find interesting is: if he followed the money rather than the quality of opportunity at this stage, what would that tell us about his understanding of why things haven't worked out for him to this point?
It's all hypothetical, obviously. I literally couldn't care less what happens to him.
I would say LA would be the riskiest of endeavors for Wood. It's boom or bust there. If he succeeds and remakes his image, the exposure he gets (and the media fawning alone) will be enough to solidify a significant contract come next offseason should he sign for a minimum.
But if he busts...? On that stage? With rabid LA fans and the spotlight glaring the harshest? Sheesh. He might as well kiss his tenure in the NBA goodbye. It almost happened to Westbrook who is/was 10x the talent Wood has ever been.
Perhaps from that POV, Wood would rather steer far away as he can from La La land and head to less risky waters. One where he has his cake and can eat it too. Chicago isn't like Charlotte, but it certainly isn't at the same level of Los Angeles. He will have media attention there, but there won't be daily/hourly updates like the Warriors/Lakers/Celtics/Miami. I think should he bust there he would/could still find another team he can grift a short term contract. Especially if he can put up decent stats.
I'm still rooting for him to head to the Lakers. A man can hope and dream of a Vando for Wood SnT can't he?
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