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This is great news LAKERS NATION!!! Hoping the Lakers sign one more BIGMAN on their squad for that last roster spot. That'll be dope. The front office should start to decide ,now or later, between B. Biyombo or D. Howard or someone that can match the same energy from the DEFENSE as the first two can offer to the table. STARTING FIVE: PG D. Russell SG A. Reaves SF L. James PF A. Davis C C. Wood BENCH: PG G. Vincent, J. Hood-Schifino SG T. Prince, M. Christie SF R. Hachimura, C. Reddish PF J. Vanderbilt, M. Lewis C J. Hayes, TWO-WAY PLAYERS: PG D. Hodge PF A. Fudge C C. Castleton Banner #18 here we come 💜💛
Crazy how LAs 2nd unit could be Vincent Chrstie/Reddish Prince Vando/Rui Wood Again, this is the SECOND UNIT. Wow. Depth in Lakerland is so refreshing 😌 ROB EOTY
Anthony Davis will be playing a combination of the 4 and 5, with early reports indicating Davis will be at the 5 to start this season. So that makes Wood the likely backup center, or third option if Jaxson Hayes plays himself into those backup minutes. This is the perfect fit for him and a low-risk signing for the Lakers if it doesn't work out. Also Wood thrived as a two-man partner with Luka Doncic because of his shooting ability; he should do the same with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. GREAT PICK UP BY THE LAKERS!!!!
AD should be more vocal about this and make it known that he wants to play the 4.. he should not be the only big on the floor. Lakers Won with AD by the “twin tower experiment” .. we should be trying to play that way .. playing big. Now that the Suns are stacked, we have to play winning basketball now, instead of experiment basketball. We know how to win with the twin tower game
@@accelsplashNeed I remind you sir The LAKESHOW made it all the way to the WCF with no Legit Center 😂😂 LA Lakers is your 2024 NBA CHAMPIONS!!! Believe It!!
But, bro, I've seen him play excellent defense. He could block/disrupt a few shots with his size. Doesn’t need to overextend himself as much as he needed to or was asked to on previous teams. Could he be a bit of a smaller big that can be frail at times with the lack of aggression and size yes but I think playing next to AD could give him great leverage.
@@imamwalker8985We’d just have to find a way to keep Wood motivated to play defense because like you said he’s had moments of playing great defense. I’d say most nights he’s an average defender at best. He’s not the quickest footed person nor does he have a crazy vertical but it shouldn’t be hard for him to get a block or 2 because of the fact that he’s 6’10 with a 7’3 wingspan. I think him knowing he got AD & Jaxon Hayes to help out will give him some confidence. We also got Rui & Vando to help on defense. And Bron can still get blocks as well when he’s motivated to play defense too.
@@MbkBill Case in point, we have additives that can help invigorate Wood as a defender and tbh he will have the easiest role tbh. He doesn’t need to score as much but will because he won’t draw too much attention. Meaning, he can focus on the opposite side of the court more and work on playing his role and learning from others. How plus minus will go up on this squad as opposed to other teams because he has those other guys who can chip in defensively.
he's playing next to the best defender on the planet i hope that helps cover for his defensive short comings while he drain threes at a 40% clip and allow AD and Bron to attack the Rim
@@laker_fanatic3985 bullseye. Like that’s just how it is. He has heart like I seen dude cross a PG up and layer his ass up. Dude won’t shy away from taking notes from a team with Lebron on it.
Great pickup for the lakers👏🏾💛💜but the question is when AD goes down with a mystery injury or not performing well can he step up and be a dominate force in the paint and score when needed and take the load of lebron?
I don't think so, they need Vando in the lineup, so he can guard the other team's best player. LeBron gets easily tired now and AR can't keep up with the best offensive players@@thuggerforever4290
@@thuggerforever4290And what I love about this team is they have guys to carry. Gabe, DLo, Rui, AR can all carry so Bron doesn't have to be that guy for us the whole season.
This roster is built for Lebron/AD to miss games. Last year if Lebron or AD was out I didn't even bother to watch the game because it was gonna be an auto loss. This year they can both be out and they'd still be able to beat half the teams in the league.
Christian Wood is the most underrated player in the nba debate a wall bro gets in for 10 minutes and drops 30 with ease it’s so dumb how the mavericks barely used him
i love that we got him i think he was the best big available in free agency HOWEVER it's his defense that made team don't pay him the big bucks yes he can drop 30 but he will give up 40 on the other end kinda like Thomas Bryant was last year if you're not really aware you'd think he's an all star but in reality he's hurting you defensively HOPEFULLY that now he plays next to AD the best defender on the planet he'll help cover for him
he’ll be more effective as ADs back up pf, let jax play starting 5 so AD can be happy at 4 and we needed size and rim protectors with AD and Jax we have enough offense with dlo, reeves lbj and davis. rui and wood can run the 2nd unit, more touches for them
Exactly lol i didn’t know he played for the BUCKS so i tough it was Giannis, they have the same height and wingspan Giannis is just bigger and more athletic
I know why Wood chose LA. He's probably banking on AD not being available for some of the games for the season. AD sits and Wood gonna get his minutes lol.
Paint too crowded on the Lakers because off the ball defenders don't respect the Lakers wing shooters. Christian Wood gotta make a lot of 3-point shots from the Center position. Pick & Pop 3-pointers.
I referred to him as Big Pippen in Houston, I know what you're thinking.. if he's so good why did he get traded ? Well, it's simple.. one game in Houston he refused to come into the game off the bench. He was fired very shortly thereafter. If he is still good as he was in Space City, Los Angeles will not be easily defeated.. may win 70 games. He dogged Lebron, and it wasn't hard to do for him, too big, too quick, too much precision. He learned it All playing with Harden.. Recognize that dribble and step back 3 ?
Dallas Mavericks didn't have the interior scoring duo of Lebron James and Anthony Davis. Gotta stop Lebron's excessive 3-point shooting at 30% and return Lebron to scoring below the free throw line
It'll be interesting to see what the starting lineup will be with this addition. Lakers have so many offensive options. I could potentially see LeBron starting to take a step back this season
@@joshceranic Either way they're not going to be so heavily reliant on his scoring. They've got so many role players that are capable of hitting 20+ points on any given night.
@OliverForman Lebron James is killing the FLOW OF THE OFFENSE with his excessive 3-point shooting. Gotta get Lebron James back to his bully-ball off the dribble.
@@deandrepage1048 He's lost a lot of his size, I can't see him having the strength and stamina to bully as much as he used to. With the amount of offensive threats on this team I'd hope we wouldn't have to rely on his scoring as much and just let him facilitate the offense.
Wood Helps AD with the Joker Wood ability to take the Joker off dribble and create his own shot and is a sniper from 3 last 2 years 40 percent from 3 His game will give Joker fits long and Athletic Jaxon Hayes erases Aaron Gordon 7foot Athletic freak of Nature whos number 1 trait is HUSTLES offense of boards runs the floor hard and fast a Venomous finisher at the rim can guard 1thru5 his perimeter defense is A+ Can be a Dominant Weak Side Shot Blocker Lobs from Lebron and Austin Reaves because of AD and Wood games
I love it! Iiiiiii love it imagine this squad whit Giannis. Davis is not imp. In that situation. Better moves better 3pt. Shooter more offensive help, awsome pick!!! 👏👏👏👏
This guy reminds me of a modern version of ScottiPippen, but taller at 6'10". His ability to slash the ball to the rim and shoot a significant amount of 3's is impressive.
What signing was better: Jaxon Hayes or Christian Wood ? 🤔
Jax can play D
Cristian Wood , Bc you can start him at the 5 , that’s all they needed was a Stretch 5 and Wood can hold his own and they can play AD at the 4
Wood can shoot and Jax can play D I Like both of them. Wood can play D If He is commited
Y'all really don't know basketball do yous
Both. Put Jax Center, and do Chris as back up for Jax or AD
Austin Reaves playing well for Team USA got Christian Wood coming to LA 💛💜
Not if Vaidas Kariniauskas has anything to say about it terrible signing by the Fakers lol
@@DBBALLINso? It’s still a good pickup. We need more role players
@@DBBALLINConsidering Lithuania was eliminated they actually don't have anything "to say about it" 😂
@@DBBALLINwhat team do you root for
The fact that AR is getting minutes on a national team let's u know that said team is 🗑️🗑️🗑️😢😢😂
Love Christian Wood! What a strong addition to the squad.
he df is low
@@mclim2450 and you're nothing into basketball
@@nicksugoi9366 joker say is to easy if wood wan to guard him ha
Wood,AD,Vando,bron AR - good luck driving to the basket with this line up😂 Lakers are stacked!
That crossover on Draymond Green had me DYING!🤣🤣🤣
YOOOOOOOOO
poole’s reaction to draymond slipping has me dead bru 😭
I swear😂😂😂
Him throwing the ball out of bounds hitting fan was pretty good too😂
😂😂😂😂
Just what we needed. More size and 3 point shooting! LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!
Wood along side AD is going to be crazy 💪. Man I can’t wait for the season to start
The guy a lot of Laker fans wanted alongside Bron & AD for a few years now
Get this man to 2 mil
Yes please 🥹🥹
Facts 🔥🫡
I initially thought u mean get christian wood $2m contract
lol same@@uasakura
😂😂😂 Way to end it 🤣😂After all them good highlights I wasn’t expecting that curve ball 👏
😅 me too!
Great signing. 👏👏👏
Wood & AD together is like Demarcus Cousins & AD with pelicans back in the day. It was definitely amazing to watch.
Top of Key 3-pointers just like New Orleans Pelicans version Boogie Cousins.
Christian wood is like ad if ad got injured he is a replacement what a good pick by la lakers❤️
Well Wood can shoot, but can't play Defense so kinda the opposite of AD
@@andresbeltre7378be avgs 2 balks a game
@@andresbeltre7378he’s not close to AD on either end ya’ll need to stop disrespecting this man 😂. He’s a solid backup.
@@youtubewatcher4955?? I said he is the opposite of AD. All i said is he can shoot lol
That draymond ankle was so unexpected lol😂. Why haven’t I’ve seen that before lol. Wood almost tore draymond’s ACL
Love the ending 😂
C wood is about to go crazy
This is great news LAKERS NATION!!! Hoping the Lakers sign one more BIGMAN on their squad for that last roster spot. That'll be dope. The front office should start to decide ,now or later, between B. Biyombo or D. Howard or someone that can match the same energy from the DEFENSE as the first two can offer to the table.
STARTING FIVE:
PG D. Russell
SG A. Reaves
SF L. James
PF A. Davis
C C. Wood
BENCH:
PG G. Vincent, J. Hood-Schifino
SG T. Prince, M. Christie
SF R. Hachimura, C. Reddish
PF J. Vanderbilt, M. Lewis
C J. Hayes,
TWO-WAY PLAYERS:
PG D. Hodge
PF A. Fudge
C C. Castleton
Banner #18 here we come 💜💛
I’m pretty sure we have 17 championships not 18 🤦🏽♀️
Wym 1 more big man ?? He is the last pieces for the 15 spot
@@2weni3 lakers has 1 more spot available
@salsalislife6351 let's see
Crazy how LAs 2nd unit could be
Vincent
Chrstie/Reddish
Prince
Vando/Rui
Wood
Again, this is the SECOND UNIT. Wow. Depth in Lakerland is so refreshing 😌
ROB EOTY
as a rockets fan this is a good pick up. you get size and shooting and you can put him at the 4 next to ad or let it him be the sixth man/back up 5.
Can't wait to see the new Lakers in action 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dude is like an extremely oversized wing lol the fluidity in some of his movements in insane given his size
if only rondo was still with this team oh what a team
man i miss rondo
@@byeriesMe too, but we already have a ton of guards.
For what? We have so many ppl already that can handle the ball.
we got cam reddish
Rondo was the reason we won our chip, but he's getting up there in age.
Anthony Davis will be playing a combination of the 4 and 5, with early reports indicating Davis will be at the 5 to start this season. So that makes Wood the likely backup center, or third option if Jaxson Hayes plays himself into those backup minutes. This is the perfect fit for him and a low-risk signing for the Lakers if it doesn't work out. Also Wood thrived as a two-man partner with Luka Doncic because of his shooting ability; he should do the same with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. GREAT PICK UP BY THE LAKERS!!!!
AD should be more vocal about this and make it known that he wants to play the 4.. he should not be the only big on the floor. Lakers Won with AD by the “twin tower experiment” .. we should be trying to play that way .. playing big. Now that the Suns are stacked, we have to play winning basketball now, instead of experiment basketball. We know how to win with the twin tower game
8:29 OMG this is the REAL Highlight XD
that dunk he did with the bucks i almost thought you accidently slipped in a giannis highlight
He’s gonna fit well him and ad is 🔥
that last C Wood clip is always funny🤣🤣
Welcome to HollyWood 💜💜💛💛💛💛
Lakers really gonna win a chip🥹
nah probably the playoffs but not a chip
@@accelsplashNeed I remind you sir The LAKESHOW made it all the way to the WCF with no Legit Center 😂😂
LA Lakers is your 2024 NBA CHAMPIONS!!! Believe It!!
@@tracarriusloyd8401Hachimura is not a legit center?😂
@@jDBabyMonsterStanno he’s not💀 he’s a pf but he can play center
@@jDBabyMonsterStanhachimura is not a centre 🗿it's ok to not like Lakers but bro atleast say something that makes sense
Man that dunk at 0:41 was cold
He's versatile! He can shoot and attack the basket
これでレイカーズは優勝に必要なピースが全て揃った
he can average a cool 18- 20 ppg only downside is really his defense
But, bro, I've seen him play excellent defense. He could block/disrupt a few shots with his size. Doesn’t need to overextend himself as much as he needed to or was asked to on previous teams. Could he be a bit of a smaller big that can be frail at times with the lack of aggression and size yes but I think playing next to AD could give him great leverage.
@@imamwalker8985We’d just have to find a way to keep Wood motivated to play defense because like you said he’s had moments of playing great defense. I’d say most nights he’s an average defender at best. He’s not the quickest footed person nor does he have a crazy vertical but it shouldn’t be hard for him to get a block or 2 because of the fact that he’s 6’10 with a 7’3 wingspan. I think him knowing he got AD & Jaxon Hayes to help out will give him some confidence. We also got Rui & Vando to help on defense. And Bron can still get blocks as well when he’s motivated to play defense too.
@@MbkBill Case in point, we have additives that can help invigorate Wood as a defender and tbh he will have the easiest role tbh. He doesn’t need to score as much but will because he won’t draw too much attention. Meaning, he can focus on the opposite side of the court more and work on playing his role and learning from others. How plus minus will go up on this squad as opposed to other teams because he has those other guys who can chip in defensively.
he's playing next to the best defender on the planet
i hope that helps cover for his defensive short comings while he drain threes at a 40% clip and allow AD and Bron to attack the Rim
@@laker_fanatic3985 bullseye. Like that’s just how it is. He has heart like I seen dude cross a PG up and layer his ass up. Dude won’t shy away from taking notes from a team with Lebron on it.
HELL YEAH!!!!! I was waiting on dis upload soon as C Wood got signed GO LAKESHOW!😮💨💪🏽💜💛🏆🎯
Why this man have like 12 more posters than I ever remember him having?
Rob is a genius 💜💛
😂
@milehighcity4273your bitter as fuck because he didn't sign with your team that why you said that right?😂😂😂
He bounce around the league hope he get permanent place in lakers
Nah that last clip wild💀
Great pickup for the lakers👏🏾💛💜but the question is when AD goes down with a mystery injury or not performing well can he step up and be a dominate force in the paint and score when needed and take the load of lebron?
If that happens, jackson Hayes plays centre and wood pf
I don't think so, they need Vando in the lineup, so he can guard the other team's best player. LeBron gets easily tired now and AR can't keep up with the best offensive players@@thuggerforever4290
@@thuggerforever4290And what I love about this team is they have guys to carry. Gabe, DLo, Rui, AR can all carry so Bron doesn't have to be that guy for us the whole season.
This roster is built for Lebron/AD to miss games. Last year if Lebron or AD was out I didn't even bother to watch the game because it was gonna be an auto loss. This year they can both be out and they'd still be able to beat half the teams in the league.
@@gringoboy701You better not be a Laker fan talking about not watching games bro smh c’mon Bro we support our team through it all lol
Lmfaoo why have I never seen jp reaction til now 1:50
Christian Wood is the most underrated player in the nba debate a wall bro gets in for 10 minutes and drops 30 with ease it’s so dumb how the mavericks barely used him
I believe it's because he doesn't impact winning. Even if he drops 30, it's in a losing effort. Hopefully he improves his efficiency and shines in LA.
i love that we got him
i think he was the best big available in free agency
HOWEVER it's his defense that made team don't pay him the big bucks
yes he can drop 30 but he will give up 40 on the other end
kinda like Thomas Bryant was last year
if you're not really aware you'd think he's an all star but in reality he's hurting you defensively
HOPEFULLY that now he plays next to AD the best defender on the planet he'll help cover for him
AD and wood playing together sheesh
Two buzzer beaters on Rudy G!
Draymond green getting crossed over having Jordan Poole covering his mouth lol you knew it was bad blood brewing
Nice hoop reel, but why was C.Wood in 4 different teams? Will our recent players (Jax, Cam and now Wood) shine on Lakers? Let’s hope.
he’ll be more effective as ADs back up pf, let jax play starting 5 so AD can be happy at 4 and we needed size and rim protectors with AD and Jax we have enough offense with dlo, reeves lbj and davis. rui and wood can run the 2nd unit, more touches for them
He had draymond looking krazy 😂😂
2:42 looks like Greek Freak
Exactly lol i didn’t know he played for the BUCKS so i tough it was Giannis, they have the same height and wingspan Giannis is just bigger and more athletic
AD GOES BACK TO POWER FORWARD
Okay nobody talking about the last clip?😂😂😂😂
Your a laker for life my black bro
Christian wood is the whole food organic version of wenyen Gabriel
Welcome to the 💜💛Christian Wood
I am a Fan Of Golden Hoops ❤
Christian Wood is the good center
I know why Wood chose LA. He's probably banking on AD not being available for some of the games for the season. AD sits and Wood gonna get his minutes lol.
Wood is from LA
Paint too crowded on the Lakers because off the ball defenders don't respect the Lakers wing shooters. Christian Wood gotta make a lot of 3-point shots from the Center position. Pick & Pop 3-pointers.
Lakers champs
I remember when he was in Detroit the buzz was he could become as talented as AD on the offensive side.
Lakers got some good Wood on the squad
Miss you to Dallas...
Welcome to lakershow cwood
Rob Pelinka GOAT GM
Scottie Pippen do be lookin fine today
0:04 when I watched my first golden hoops video I thought this is Dame Lillard 😆
Rob ...Rob...ty
Like ah mini AD😅🍻🍺
So good this lakers
This signing is the most low risk high reward signing out there. If he sucks or is a problem.. just waive him, it's a minimum.
Just for that last play u put in I’m pumped 😅
I referred to him as Big Pippen in Houston, I know what you're thinking.. if he's so good why did he get traded ? Well, it's simple.. one game in Houston he refused to come into the game off the bench. He was fired very shortly thereafter. If he is still good as he was in Space City, Los Angeles will not be easily defeated.. may win 70 games. He dogged Lebron, and it wasn't hard to do for him, too big, too quick, too much precision. He learned it All playing with Harden.. Recognize that dribble and step back 3 ?
Good trade let's go Lakers
bruh its wasn't a trade🤦♂
Christian Wood will be the Rasheed Wallace of the Lakers he's the missing piece that we are looking for
one of the goat lakers fans: golden hoops.
3-point shooting weakness fixed
I am fan golden hoops
Bro, lakers won the offseason EASILY.. finally they have 2 other solid big men in wood and Hayes in the case that AD goes down
Dallas Mavericks didn't have the interior scoring duo of Lebron James and Anthony Davis. Gotta stop Lebron's excessive 3-point shooting at 30% and return Lebron to scoring below the free throw line
8:30 was that last clip necessary 😂
This wood signing gave me a woody
If he can be a 15/8 guy while being a plus defender, the Lakers are going to be legit. But this is a big if, especially the second part.
criminally underrated
Most definitely have to subscribe
1:48 and that was the moment Jordan Poole sealed his fate
LeBrons excuse if they don't win. Last year it was Westbrook and this year it is Wood
aYYYyy leta goooo wood is here OOOOO
It'll be interesting to see what the starting lineup will be with this addition. Lakers have so many offensive options. I could potentially see LeBron starting to take a step back this season
nah this just allows him to take a step back when absolutely necessary for like an injury or something
@@joshceranic Either way they're not going to be so heavily reliant on his scoring. They've got so many role players that are capable of hitting 20+ points on any given night.
@OliverForman Lebron James is killing the FLOW OF THE OFFENSE with his excessive 3-point shooting. Gotta get Lebron James back to his bully-ball off the dribble.
@@deandrepage1048 He's lost a lot of his size, I can't see him having the strength and stamina to bully as much as he used to. With the amount of offensive threats on this team I'd hope we wouldn't have to rely on his scoring as much and just let him facilitate the offense.
@@OliverForman Lebron James appointed himself the GO-TO-GUY FOR 3-POINT SHOOTING in an act of selfishness
Wood Helps AD with the Joker Wood ability to take the Joker off dribble and create his own shot and is a sniper from 3 last 2 years 40 percent from 3 His game will give Joker fits long and Athletic
Jaxon Hayes erases Aaron Gordon 7foot Athletic freak of Nature whos number 1 trait is HUSTLES offense of boards runs the floor hard and fast a Venomous finisher at the rim can guard 1thru5 his perimeter defense is A+ Can be a Dominant Weak Side Shot Blocker Lobs from Lebron and Austin Reaves because of AD and Wood games
I love it! Iiiiiii love it imagine this squad whit Giannis. Davis is not imp. In that situation. Better moves better 3pt. Shooter more offensive help, awsome pick!!! 👏👏👏👏
Both signing were GOOD 😅😊😂
8:29 😅 welcome home Wood!
The Portland Trail Blazers could’ve had this dude???? Wtf are we doing seriously
Who else saw jordan poole laughing at draymond getting crossed 👀 1:50
LeBron and Austin Reaves are going to feed their big men all szn. They have big time oop threat dunkers.
when I see the Thumbnail my thought was should he wore no.33 because it already retire. IDK which number he would wear.
This guy reminds me of a modern version of ScottiPippen, but taller at 6'10". His ability to slash the ball to the rim and shoot a significant amount of 3's is impressive.
Scottie pippen plays defense
When draymond Green get cross over Jordan Poole hold has mouth 😂😂😂
Like button for lakers 💜💛
AD coming off bench now
Only issue with CW is his bad defensive mindset. But with AD this should be even out. AD on def and CW on off, takes some pressure off AD on the off