Im super cool with Wood returning but we need a defensive big next to him to so we can at least dominate the rebound game for the bench
Oscar_322418
I don’t mind him coming back. Wood and TP are good pieces to have off the bench the only issue is that he shouldn’t be the only playable backup big we have. We need a big that can hold his own against other centers or at least during the minutes that AD is off the floor. That should be priority number one this offseason, get a center that can let AD slide back to the 4.
Harleytk24
That’s fine, cheap big
havenstone
“Wish I wasn’t hurt for a majority of the season”
Lakers role player standard quote
3nnui
Good. He had some nice moments and is a talented player at a low price.
LoveTheHustleBud
Idk what other choice he has. No team was offering him money last summer and he didn’t really improve his value this year
Wise_Ad_112
It’s ok, need more bigs
Bahamut727
Spencer Max Prince Rui Wood is a helluva bench
GoalPublic3579
Honestly that’s good news if he’s coming back on that contract. He’s a potential bucket off the bench. Pleased he’s coming back.
Klaxosaur
I expect him and Gabe to have bounce back seasons next year
UglyForNoReason
This is great. Dude has serious offensive potential and has proven it. Hopefully he can stay healthy and the new coach actually knows how to utilize him
ChunkyMilkSubstance
Idk if it was bcus he was hurt for a lot of the year but I liked him and thought he seemed like a chill guy
Wondering_Nova
I’m excited for him to return! He’s a solid backup scoring option. If we can get someone else to play defense behind AD we can have a 3 headed center rotation with AD/Woods/Defensive minded big. We would be able to throw different looks at teams. AND a competent coach will get the most out of Woods even if it’s only on the offensive end.
Super happy to hear this news
mightyrj
Wood is legit. He played good defense and spaced the floor for us. I have no quarrels with him opting him.
4keelo
So dumb how many DNPs he had because of that fraud
CrazyDaylight8
I like his fit next to AD but they never played much together. Hope to see him back
No-Equipment-20
That’s great news to be honest. We were having solid success with AD/Wood lineups before his injury and he’s good value on a minimum.
Honestly hope we give Prince the slight bump and keep him too. He’s a solid value player for $5M
Pikminious_Thrious
Badically all the vet min PO guys should opt in because they didn’t show enough to get a contract elsewhere. So Hayes Wood Reddish all should be coming back
Maybe if a trash team offers them a starting role, but otherwise they’d be dumb to turn down 2.5 mil to play in LA.
Tantle18
He proved a lot to me this year. I thought he was going to come in and half ass it and get cut but he showed up and showed out when he could. Hope he heals up and levels up his game for round 2
Ia_in_4
Wood being an above average defender but a nucleur black hole on offense was off but hopefully he finds his shot again
Illustrious-Fig6819
I’m glad he’ll be back. I feel like we never really got to see what he could be on this team.
Minute-Seesaw205
Definitely don’t mind him coming back. He’s still a good rebounder. Still need bigs.
GoodbyeToAWorld-
Anyone hating on this is dumb. He is such a high upside player and if we get a coach that actually knows how to play people/run plays/unlock them based on their game, he could be an absolute killer for us next season off the bench
The one thing this year that made me not like bringing him on was his defensive effort, but he showed us this season, that he can play some awesome defense and shut people down. Him and AD worked well together, imo. He isn’t the solution to finding someone to work with AD, but in short bursts it can be amazing playing them together
anaaakinnn
Idk why he-who-must-not-be-named didn’t play him. He’s a solid big and was great on the rockets.
swaggyho123
Maybe a new coach will put him in a better position to succeed with a consistent role and PT
Miserable-Lawyer-233
sure. I mean if he left they would just have to find another big like him (a shooter) so, okay.
Ok_Concentrate_75
He would be great playing off a traditional defensive minded Center…not at center Rob!
CabbageStockExchange
I’m down. He’s not bad but we need more pieces
fastlikeanascar
Does him being under contract with us for two years give us his bird rights? If he has a decent year, we might even be able to retain him?
gl129384
I’m cool with it. I think he has more to prove barring any injury
Even-Brain-3973
Could have really used him in the series against the nuggets but honestly ham was gonna spam that 3-4guard lineup regardless. Excited to see these guys with a new coach
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Im super cool with Wood returning but we need a defensive big next to him to so we can at least dominate the rebound game for the bench
I don’t mind him coming back. Wood and TP are good pieces to have off the bench the only issue is that he shouldn’t be the only playable backup big we have. We need a big that can hold his own against other centers or at least during the minutes that AD is off the floor. That should be priority number one this offseason, get a center that can let AD slide back to the 4.
That’s fine, cheap big
“Wish I wasn’t hurt for a majority of the season”
Lakers role player standard quote
Good. He had some nice moments and is a talented player at a low price.
Idk what other choice he has. No team was offering him money last summer and he didn’t really improve his value this year
It’s ok, need more bigs
Spencer Max Prince Rui Wood is a helluva bench
Honestly that’s good news if he’s coming back on that contract. He’s a potential bucket off the bench. Pleased he’s coming back.
I expect him and Gabe to have bounce back seasons next year
This is great. Dude has serious offensive potential and has proven it. Hopefully he can stay healthy and the new coach actually knows how to utilize him
Idk if it was bcus he was hurt for a lot of the year but I liked him and thought he seemed like a chill guy
I’m excited for him to return! He’s a solid backup scoring option. If we can get someone else to play defense behind AD we can have a 3 headed center rotation with AD/Woods/Defensive minded big. We would be able to throw different looks at teams. AND a competent coach will get the most out of Woods even if it’s only on the offensive end.
Super happy to hear this news
Wood is legit. He played good defense and spaced the floor for us. I have no quarrels with him opting him.
So dumb how many DNPs he had because of that fraud
I like his fit next to AD but they never played much together. Hope to see him back
That’s great news to be honest. We were having solid success with AD/Wood lineups before his injury and he’s good value on a minimum.
Honestly hope we give Prince the slight bump and keep him too. He’s a solid value player for $5M
Badically all the vet min PO guys should opt in because they didn’t show enough to get a contract elsewhere. So Hayes Wood Reddish all should be coming back
Maybe if a trash team offers them a starting role, but otherwise they’d be dumb to turn down 2.5 mil to play in LA.
He proved a lot to me this year. I thought he was going to come in and half ass it and get cut but he showed up and showed out when he could. Hope he heals up and levels up his game for round 2
Wood being an above average defender but a nucleur black hole on offense was off but hopefully he finds his shot again
I’m glad he’ll be back. I feel like we never really got to see what he could be on this team.
Definitely don’t mind him coming back. He’s still a good rebounder. Still need bigs.
Anyone hating on this is dumb. He is such a high upside player and if we get a coach that actually knows how to play people/run plays/unlock them based on their game, he could be an absolute killer for us next season off the bench
The one thing this year that made me not like bringing him on was his defensive effort, but he showed us this season, that he can play some awesome defense and shut people down. Him and AD worked well together, imo. He isn’t the solution to finding someone to work with AD, but in short bursts it can be amazing playing them together
Idk why he-who-must-not-be-named didn’t play him. He’s a solid big and was great on the rockets.
Maybe a new coach will put him in a better position to succeed with a consistent role and PT
sure. I mean if he left they would just have to find another big like him (a shooter) so, okay.
He would be great playing off a traditional defensive minded Center…not at center Rob!
I’m down. He’s not bad but we need more pieces
Does him being under contract with us for two years give us his bird rights? If he has a decent year, we might even be able to retain him?
I’m cool with it. I think he has more to prove barring any injury
Could have really used him in the series against the nuggets but honestly ham was gonna spam that 3-4guard lineup regardless. Excited to see these guys with a new coach