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Biography
Christian Wood is an American professional basketball player born on September 27, 1995, in Long Beach, California. He attended UNLV, where he played college basketball for the Runnin' Rebels before declaring for the NBA draft. Despite going undrafted in 2015, Wood began his professional career with the Houston Rockets' NBA Summer League team and subsequently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
During the early stages of his NBA career, Wood faced challenges in securing consistent playing time, as reflected in his statistics from the 2015-16 season, where he averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. His performance remained modest in subsequent seasons, with averages of 2.7 points and 2.8 points in 2016-17 and 2018-19, respectively. However, this changed dramatically when Wood became a standout player for the Detroit Pistons and later the Houston Rockets, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility.
Wood's breakout season came in 2020-21 while playing for the Houston Rockets, where he averaged 21.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, earning recognition as one of the emerging stars in the league. His skill set, characterized by a unique blend of size, shooting, and agility, has established him as a valuable asset to any team. As he continues his career, Wood is poised to leave a lasting impact on the NBA, contributing to discussions about player development and transformation from undrafted status to a prominent role in professional basketball.
Quick Facts
Stats
Season Log
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | LAL | 50 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 1 |
| 2022/23 | DAL | 67 | 16.6 | 7.3 | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | HOU | 68 | 17.9 | 10.1 | 2.3 |
| 2020/21 | HOU | 41 | 21 | 9.6 | 1.7 |
| 2019/20 | DET | 62 | 13.1 | 6.3 | 1 |
| 2018/19 | MIL | 13 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| 2016/17 | CHA | 13 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| 2015/16 | PHI | 17 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.2 |