1. Christian Marquise Wood was born on September 27,1995 and is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
21 Facts About Christian Wood
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Christian Wood played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels.
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Christian Wood has played in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks.
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Christian Wood moved and transferred to Knight High School in Palmdale, California for one year before transferring to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada prior to his senior year.
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Christian Wood was originally projected to be drafted late in the first round before his stock dropped, which led to more consistent second round projections.
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Christian Wood ultimately went undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, and subsequently joined the Houston Rockets for the 2015 NBA Summer League.
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On January 6,2016, Christian Wood was acquired by the Delaware 87ers.
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In July 2016, Christian Wood re-joined the 76ers for the 2016 NBA Summer League.
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On July 14,2016, Christian Wood signed with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Christian Wood was a member of the Mavericks team that won the Summer League Championship in Orlando that year.
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However, Christian Wood never played a game for Fujian as he was waived by the team, which allowed him to return to the Delaware 87ers that same year.
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On March 20,2019, Christian Wood was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Christian Wood was waived by the Pelicans on July 15,2019.
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Christian Wood was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Pistons on July 17,2019.
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On March 14,2020, Christian Wood was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the pandemic and the subsequent suspension of the season.
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On November 24,2020, Christian Wood was signed to a three-year, $41-million contract by the Pistons and traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Trevor Ariza, the draft rights to Isaiah Stewart, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations.
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On June 24,2022, Christian Wood was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Boban Marjanovic, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss, Sterling Brown, and the draft rights to Wendell Moore Jr.
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Christian Wood became the first player in franchise history to score at least 25 points each in his first two games.
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On September 6,2023, Christian Wood signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Christian Wood had an initial arthroscopic procedure in March 2024.
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On February 11,2025, Christian Wood was waived by the Lakers when they signed Alex Len.