Kyle Kuzma Discussion: Wizard

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  1. Weezy

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    In part, people knock on his defense because idiots like Luke made him play the 5, where of course he’s going to look awful. He’s not really a 4 either, I think if he got to play at the 3 where he belongs he’d look more solid, even if he’s never great or anything.
     
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    That’s my thought. Just putting him in the right position will help his numbers improve. I don’t think he’ll ever be great at it but he can be solid.
     
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    Kuz, it's time to become that 3rd star. Now.
     
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    7 pts, 5 reb, and 3 ast, shooting 50%, and 50% from 3

    With the highest +/- of the night against Spain
     
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    I think Kuz has a real shot to make the roster with PJ Tucker dropping out today. I think they’re down to something like 14 of the 12 they’re allowed to have on the roster.

     
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    I like Kuz ,Kemba and Mitchell on this roster.And don't know why every time when Tatum makes a bucket they are screaming like it was Kobe or Jordan winning a championship.
     
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    Who won the game with Spain please? And how's Kuz looking if anyone saw it? The new release point on his shot looking natural to him now? Defense? Any seeming improvements to his game otherwise?
     
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    Looks like Kuz is going to play

    Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox will withdraw from Team USA to focus on upcoming season with goal of making playoffs, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
     
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    Did De'Aaron bait and switch them? Doesn't like Pop? Here he is reportedly playing well and being a bright spot and now just ejects on the team. Must be saving his game for Lonzo.
     
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    Agree totally. He’s a small forward. Hopefully Vogel will use him there instead of the square peg/round hole Luke tried with him.
     
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    Fox is right . Kuz should do the same . TWO trips to China before the regular season is a bad thing for a player on a team which wants to compete for a title .

    He's going to be burnt by game number 50-60
     
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    To respond in a 2 part quote starting with karacha, I've gone back&forth so much EVEN AFTER Boogie's injury, I think Kuz should start.
    LeBron
    Green
    Kuz
    AD
    JaVale

    Figure out subs as you go depending on matchups.

    I think that squad has sick length&fire power. Green could guard PG's. If he has trouble fine, then sub in Bradley for say Kuz/Green. Maybe you go small ball early, again depending on matchups.

    In regards to Carolina, I think he could* play small ball 4 depending on matchup. Against Rockets, say PJ Tucker at the 4... then yeah he could play 4(obvi).
     
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    There you go. #StartKuz now.
    Team USA experience will be good experience for him, defense included.
     
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    Luke: So, I’d like you to shoot threes, and defend 4’s and 5’s. I mean....if you want to play.
     
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    Sat court side at this game. Pretty awesome experience. Kuz looks taller and bigger than the last time I saw him up close. Looked like
    he was just trying to fit in. I think that he needs to assert himself on the lakers.
     
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