Articles by Darryn Albert,Larry Brown Sports

World

Ex-Lakers center Christian Wood fires at intruders in home invasion

Christian Wood was involved in a very scary incident this week at his Los Angeles-area home. The former Los Angeles Lakers center Wood shot at intruders during a home invasion on Wednesday afternoon, ABC7 in Los Angeles reported. According to police, Wood reported hearing a crashing sound at the rear of his home on the 14800 block of Ostego Street in Sherman Oaks, California. Three men were allegedly seen trying to enter the home, and Wood reportedly proceeded to fire three shots, causing the suspects to flee. Police add that the suspects are still on the loose but that no injuries were reported and no property was taken from the home. Wood, 30, debuted in the NBA in 2015 and proceeded to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks. He then joined the Lakers in 2023 and proceeded to play two seasons with them. Now unsigned, Wood holds averages of 13.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game. But as an undersized center (at 6-foot-8) who is highly ball-dominant and is questionable defensively, the league has since seemingly moved away from Wood. He has also struggled with injuries in recent years and frustrated Lakers fans last season with his extended absences.

Technology

Aaron Gordon drops a legendary quote after his absurd 360 alley-oop dunk

Aaron Gordon’s dream start to the season continues. The Denver Nuggets forward Gordon produced one of the highlights of the year thus far during Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. In the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., Gordon ran a give-and-go play with his star teammate Nikola Jokic that ended up with an easy look at the rim. When the pass arrived from Jokic, Gordon threw down a breathtaking 360 alley-oop dunk. Here is the wild video.