Yes it is much better. But it also shows that he didn't have the mindset earlier in the season. If someone can't do something, its far less frustrating than if you feel he could, but doesn't.
Dude needs to get his head straight against good teams. That was another head-scratcher of a performance against a possible playoff matchup. This was maybe the first game where it felt like Vogel decided to show his cards and go with his "finishers" and Kuzma couldn't get off the bench to be part of the AD at 5 lineups
Sorry but, Kuz just released his new shoe, Puma Sky, so feel shame if you expect him to play better right now. Convincing kids to buy your basketball shoe when your NBA career hasn’t been that impressive is tough to do.
Lakers have to contact Harkless's agent at this rate. The Lakers matchup well against Denver but I don't think you can trust guys like KCP/Bradley/Caruso against Kawhii. Plug Harkless into this lineup instead of Kuzma and while you lose the potential of scoring explosion makes it much easier to switch on defense and go with AD at the 5
You cant even trust Avery vs anyone, let alone Kawhi Kuzma is pathetic rn, gota get his head straight Pelinka didn't move him and he isn't showing why he was worth keeping
Remember the Kuz for Gordon, Lavine... or Booker talk I would bring some of our D league guys. Can't be worse than him.
Would that constitute tampering again at this point since past trade deadline and he’s a member of the Knicks now? I’m thinking it would have to be backdoor through players communications?
I’m an Arsenal FC fan so I know this video well. The fan is talking about Hector Bellerin who plays for Arsenal. Young player who cares more about his modeling contract and social media than playing the game. Kinda sums up Kuz right now. I can deal with the scoring droughts, but half-arse effort on defense is inexcusable. What worries me most is his lack of maturity. He’s 24 now. He appears to care way too much about being a celebrity. Put in the work on the court and the fame will come naturally. I really like Kuz, but man he’s gotta get it together.
He just doesn’t have any dawg/fight in him. Doesn’t seem to ever care when a guy blows by him or he commits a dumb foul or a team is going on a run when he comes in. All his moves seem pre-planned. No creativity. For playoffs, Jeff Green or Lance are probably better two-way fits for a shorter rotation with Howard, KCP, Caruso and ugh, Rondo. Would stil like to get Reggie away from Clips if bought out.
This is just not going to do it in the playoffs man. Something needs to change. And maybe it is going to be a change of scenery eventually.
i think hart would be sitting behind caruso and bradley, tbh. we needed a 3/4. kuz looked good, had a good summer with team usa, has had some good performances this year, but lots of sort of disengaged performances. as i've said, i don't think he's adjusting to his new role. he's trying, but it's not what he's best at. i don't think jeff green would be an improvement.
He probably wouldn't be an improvement; but man, Kuz is frustrating. I'll take a washed Jeff Green at certain moments over Kuz. Goodness. Or a high Waiters or a Smith that doesn't know the clock.
