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Dallas Mavericks big man Christian Wood helped the team kick off their Winter Warm-up Drive with Raising Canes on Dec. 4 by signing autographs and meeting fans. The Mavs will have donation boxes inside the American Airlines Center where fans can drop off coats, hats, scarves, socks, and blankets to help those in need.
MFFLs were excited to meet C-Wood, and there was a long line at the event. The Mavs big man was excited about the event, and he is enjoying his time with the team. Wood is playing arguably the best basketball of his career right now, and he is hoping to sign an extension to stay in Dallas.
One Mavericks fan even got fired from her job to meet Christian Wood on Wednesday. See the interaction below.
What would you do to meet C Wood? ⬇️ @raisingcanes // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/D8esNgF8FX
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 4, 2023
Fans should donate to the Winter Warm-up Drive as proceeds benefit the Austin Street Center.
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