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One of the things the Utah Jazz want to do this offseason is improve the overall shooting through the roster.
Versatility helps as well.
UNLV forward Christian Wood met with the Jazz during the Draft Combine this week. He's a 6-foot-11 power forward with the ability to play small forward. His height, his length and athleticism complement his ability to shoot the ball. Wood is an early entry candidate, who played two years for Dave Rice and the Rebels. He's projected as a first round pick with the ability to sneak into the lottery.
"I loved meeting with the Jazz," Wood said. "I think they're a good team. I love the GM (Dennis Lindsey) and I loved meeting everyone in the organization. It was good."
Wood shot below 30 percent from 3-point (28 percent), but said on Thursday that he can up that to 35 percent in the pros.
Wood had a good season, averaging 15 points and 10 rebounds a night. He blocked 2.7 shots a night and showed a versatility beyond the numbers to do even more. He is seen as a high ceiling, high potential kind of prospect.
"I can play different positions," Wood said. "I'm versatile. I shoot the ball to three and I feel like I can be good in the pick and pop and pick and roll."
Tony Jones