Christian Wood is an American basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Known for his 3-point shooting as a big man, Wood's NBA tale is a testament to resilience and determination. In 2015, he faced the disappointment of going undrafted, marking the beginning of a challenging path to NBA recognition.
From 2015 to 2019, Wood was a fringe NBA player as he appeared in only 51 games while with the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans. During this period, he also spent significant time in the NBA G League developing his craft.
Finally, it was in the 2019/20 NBA season when Wood found his stride with an NBA team, the Detroit Pistons. His career flourished as he demonstrated that he can hoop at the highest level. Since his breakout season with the Pistons, Wood has played for the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and now the LA Lakers.
Wood’s ability to knock down jump shots as a big man makes him a great stretch five in today’s NBA. His evolution from an undrafted player with limited opportunities to a notable NBA starting center serves as an inspiring narrative for aspiring basketball players.
Christian Wood Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $2,709,849 | - | $2,709,849 | - | $2,709,849 |
| 2024-25(Player Option) | $3,036,040 | - | $3,036,040 | - | $3,036,040 |
How much is Christian Wood getting paid?
Christian Wood is set to earn $2,709,849 for the 2023/24 season. According to Sportrac, he is on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, worth $5,745,889 guaranteed.
How much does Christian Wood make in a minute?
Christian Wood’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $2,709,849. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Wood makes around $5.15 in a minute.
Christian Wood Career Earnings
At the end of 2023/24 NBA season, Christian Wood would have earned approx. $48 million from his NBA contracts till date.
What are the terms of Christian Wood’s contract?
Christian Wood’s current contract has a player option for the 2024/25 NBA season.
How much of the Christian Wood Contract is guaranteed?
Christian Wood’s entire $5,745,889 is guaranteed.
Christian Wood Contract History
These are all the contracts that Christian Wood has signed in his career till now.
September 14, 2015
Christian Wood agreed to a three-year $2.4 million contract extension with the 76ers.
July 13, 2016
Christian Wood signed a two-year $1.89 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
November 24, 2020
Wood agreed to sign a three-year $41 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.
September 6, 2023
Christian Wood signed a two-year $5.75 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Christian Wood Contract FAQ's
A. Christian Wood earns $2,709,849 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Cristian Wood has played for eight teams in the NBA so far.
A. Christian Wood is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 97 kg (214 lbs).
A. Christian Wood played collegiate basketball for the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Christian Wood averaged 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 blocks per game throughout 67 games for the Dallas Mavericks.
