Kyle Kuzma Discussion: Wizard

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  1. CarolinaLakerFan

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    Great game from Kuz. When he’s on like that he’s a tough cover.
     
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    Kuz has been great so far. Solid second option on the O behind LBJ, improved D. A Klay Thompson of our own.
     
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    Lol I hate Harden and wish Ingram actually socked him good but he’s gonna make it for sure because the All Star game is just a popularity contest.

    If Kuz can keep playing like the beast he’s been lately he’s got a shot but he’s gotta get his popularity up with fans and not just Instagram hos.
     
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    Kuzma is currently playing that secondary star role on our team. He is getting better every day and is solidifying his position as a starter. It seems trading Ingram is more likely at this point.
     
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    ^ let's hope FO sees it the same way.
     
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    But why trade BI period? We seem to think that if Kuz excels then BI needs to be traded and vice versa or the likelihood is that he will be traded.

    I would like to see BI run the bench. I think he would excel there.

    Also, I’m happy for Kuz. Playing with LBJ has been a huge blessing for Kuz as it allows him to play to his strengths.
     
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    Who lit the fire under kuz? I like it. The defensive turnaround is remarkable.
     
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    Kuz is easily the 2nd best Player on our Team right now.. Lookin' Good.
     
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    I agree. But to get AD we probably have to give up both Ingram and Ball. I'd give up Ingram for Beal at this point. Kuzma is plenty good enough to be our third option offensively. Beal is a fantastic second option and the perfect fit next to Lebron. If we get Ariza too, I'm not sure that anyone but the Warriors can beat us in the West.
     
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    He's a man on fire right now. It's crazy how efficient he's been and you can see the confidence back in his eyes, like there's no one out there that can stop him. Wait until he starts drawing and getting foul calls.
     
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    Kuz is looking really good right now. When Ingram comes back he should come off the bench.
     
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    ^^^ Yeah. I Love BI, but Kuzma's game just fits better with LeBron.
     
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    Man reading the old comments on the first few pages, boy were we in for a surprise.

    The only poster to really give him a solid backing was @SeasonVet24. Good job!
     
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    I didn't give him any creds when he was drafted but I wasn't surprised he was the pick, mock drafts had him going to us and maginka was signing his praise during the chi scrimmage (draftee's going against each other)....Bryant was also mocked to in various draft boards but was at the pick Kuz was picked at. Hart was surprise tho (a good one at the time considering his championship pedigree)
     
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    Ingram and KCP for a stud SG.

    Kuz had made Ingram irrelevant. Still needs to improve his defense, but it's better than last year and even early this year.
     
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    I wasn’t relly suggesting we suddenly trade BI for no reason. But, if the FO is exploring possible trade “packages” for a star player, I hope they are paying attention. I mean, I know they are. If they are making no moves, you and I are 100% in agreement: Ingram would do very well of the bench. Let Hart and Kuzma start with Bron.
     
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    Say what? Re-read page one. Pop quiz: who was the first site member to post props for the Kuz pick on this thread?
     
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    it wasn't just about giving him props, Vet had a pretty solid breakdown of his game and it's translated well to now.
     
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    I just went back and liked that post of yours TIME. Better late than never.
     
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