Offensive Game
Can score from all three levels. Reliable three-point shooter for a big man. Smooth face-up game and can finish at the rim. Good touch around the basket.
Career Journey
Philadelphia 76ers
2015-2016
Charlotte Hornets
2016-2017
Milwaukee Bucks
2017
New Orleans Pelicans
2017-2018
Detroit Pistons
2018-2020
Houston Rockets
2020-2022
Dallas Mavericks
2022-2024
Los Angeles Lakers
2024-2025
Undrafted to Starter
Went undrafted — became key center through relentless work
Versatile Big
Known for floor spacing and shot-blocking ability
Career Earnings
~$50M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Christian Wood is a skilled, mobile big man who put together a productive NBA career as a scoring forward-center, breaking out with the Houston Rockets. Undrafted out of UNLV, he averaged 13.6 points and 7.0 rebounds across eight seasons with eight teams. A knee injury cost him the 2024-25 season, and he entered 2025-26 as an unsigned free agent seeking a return.
Offensive Game
Can score from all three levels. Reliable three-point shooter for a big man. Smooth face-up game and can finish at the rim. Good touch around the basket.
Defensive Game
Biggest weakness. Inconsistent effort and positioning on defense. Can be exploited in pick-and-roll. Decent shot-blocker when engaged.
Intangibles
Understands his scoring strengths. Shot selection can be questionable at times. Improving in his understanding of defensive schemes.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Long Beach community programs
Youth basketball camps
Did You Know?
Was waived by six NBA teams before finally establishing himself with the Pistons in 2019-20.
Attended Long Beach Poly — the same high school that produced DeSean Jackson, Chase Utley, and other pro athletes.
Had a breakout 21 PPG season with Houston that turned him from a journeyman into a sought-after free agent.
His three-point shooting ability at 6'10" makes him a rare floor-spacing big man who can open up driving lanes for teammates.
Career Honors
Averaged 21.0 PPG with Houston Rockets (2020-21)
G League to NBA success story
NBA Most Improved Player candidate (2021)
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