Originally Posted by
Pelicanidae
I think he is, yes.
It's difficult to compare the numbers directly, because even when you account for things like per 36 and per 100 numbers, Kenrich played more than twice as many games this year as Wood total (almost 6 times as many games for the Pelicans), and it allowed him to go through hot and cold patches, whereas Wood came in during season-garbage-time and just play.
I do generally prefer the numbers whenever possible, but I don't think it's fair to use the numbers with regards to either person in this circumstance. It downplays the fact that Kenrich was allowed to have those cold patches which dragged down his numbers, it ignores the fact that Wood played games for two different teams last year and still played fewer games than Kenrich, and it also obscures defensive ability and hustle. Just from watching the games, Kenrich seems to play with more fire, more hustle, and to have a better feel for the game as well as stronger fundamentals, which makes me give him the benefit of the doubt when it comes to some of his misgivings. Meanwhile, Wood put up better raw numbers, but that benefits from the small sample size and the absolute disregard for needing to win when he actually played.