G-League Showcase Day TWO, quick report.
Christian Wood was the most efficient player on a winning team during play Thursday at the 2018 G-League Showcase in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Wood, a 22 year-old, 6'10" 220 lb. forward from UNLV, scored 31 points (11-14 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 8-9 FT). Wood also had eight rebounds and blocked two shots. Wood played with the Mavericks and Suns during 2017 NBA Summer League. He signed a contract to play in China this season but he was waived before appearing in any games. (See video of Wood in action below)
Our Hoop Obsession All-G League Showcase Team for day TWO (January 11, 2018)
Guards:
Antonio Blakeney - Bulls, 42 points (19-30 FG, 1-7 3-pt., 3-6 FT), 8 rebs, in 41 mins.
Stephaun Branch - Lakers, 17 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 3-4 FT), 4 steals in 21 mins.
Deonte Burton - Salt Lake City, 17 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 5 assists in 23 mins.
James Blackmon - Delaware, 18 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 7-9 FT), 6 rebs. in 22 mins.
Lorenzo Brown - Raptors, 24 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 3-4 FT), 12 assists, 2 blocked shots in 34 mins.
Forwards:
Christian Wood - Delaware.
Shawn Long - Delaware, 17 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 7-8 FT), 8 rebs, 3 assists, 2 steals, 6 blocked shots in 23 mins.
Daniel Hamilton - OKC Blue, 19 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 6-7 FT), 13 rebs, 13 assists, 3 steals in 34 mins.
Austin Nichols - Memphis, 23 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 3-pt.), 9 rebounds in 29 mins.
James Southerland - Warriors, 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-8 3-pt.), 10 rebs, in 34 mins.
Pivots:
Daniel Ochefu - Bulls, 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 steals in 24 mins.
Kennedy Meeks - Raptors, 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-6 FT), 18 rebs. in 30 mins.
Wood is unquestionably a talented young player.