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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:49 pm    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:52 pm    Post subject:

Tasty dishes of Kuzma crow now being served.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:52 pm    Post subject:

Every Big (bleep)’ Game!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:55 pm    Post subject:

Kuz is showing real Lamar Odom vibes lately. He's been passing the ball, making smart decisions, rebounding, taking the ball up, driving to the hoop, and cutting to the basket.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:56 pm    Post subject:

Kuz had IT going tonight on both sides of the floor. Great confidence builder for Kuz and the team.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:58 pm    Post subject:

Great game.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:02 pm    Post subject:

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More Kuzma: "I'm starting on most teams in this league and everyone knows it. It just so happens I'm playing behind the two best players in the NBA."



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:03 pm    Post subject:

Heck of a game with the game-winner!

25 points
6 rebounds
3 assists
2 steals
11/16 FG
3/5 3PT
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:07 pm    Post subject:

32 wrote:
Heck of a game with the game-winner!

25 points
6 rebounds
3 assists
2 steals
11/16 FG
3/5 3PT


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:07 pm    Post subject:

Finally the freaking hair title is gone from the thread!
Woo woo!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:12 pm    Post subject:

Vogel said he doesn't expect to keep Kuz in the starting lineup because they need two quick guards usually depending on the matchup (such as playing the Blazers needing to guard Dame and CJ).

But he also said it will depend on the matchup and maybe if they face the Nuggets, they'll insert him as a starter.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:13 pm    Post subject:

Kuzma should be starting going forward indefinitely, he has potential to be that 3rd star going forward with Bron & AD.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:22 pm    Post subject:

Kuzma is so important to this team’s chances. Playing this well after the hiatus is huge.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:26 pm    Post subject:

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Kuzma is so important to this team’s chances. Playing this well after the hiatus is huge.


Absolutely..we obviously see how much weaker the Lakers are defensively in the backcourt without AB. All things being equal that would severely decrease the Lakers chances..but Kuzma can make up for that and if he keeps this up, I think the Lakers chances can get just as good.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:26 pm    Post subject:

So happy for him
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:32 pm    Post subject:

Inspector Gadget wrote:
So happy for him


Same here! He deserves the thread name change.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:34 pm    Post subject:

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LeBron on Kuz: "In order for us to win a championship he has to be our third best player.” He added that if LeBron or AD doesn’t have it going, Kuz has to be the second best player.


LBJ knows.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:44 pm    Post subject:

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LeBron on Kuz: "In order for us to win a championship he has to be our third best player.” He added that if LeBron or AD doesn’t have it going, Kuz has to be the second best player.


LBJ knows.


His interaction While Kuz was trying to do his walk off interview was hilarious. To me we needed this game on the serious level.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:53 pm    Post subject:

Bubble Kuz through 7 games: 15.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1 spg, & 0.7 bpg on 46% shooting from the field, 44% from 3, & shooting 72% from the FT line in 27 mpg.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:54 pm    Post subject:

TDRock wrote:
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LeBron on Kuz: "In order for us to win a championship he has to be our third best player.” He added that if LeBron or AD doesn’t have it going, Kuz has to be the second best player.


LBJ knows.


His interaction While Kuz was trying to do his walk off interview was hilarious. To me we needed this game on the serious level.


Yeah, with all the negative vibes around lately even with the #1 seed wrapped up this was massive for overall team morale if anything. It was awesome seeing the entire team super excited and smiling again.

Even if Kuz doesn't start I have no doubt he will still be ending the game and playing as many minutes as anyone so i'm good either way but i'd personally start him at this point especially with no Bradley.

I've been saying it all restart but damn it's still amazing to me just how much better his basketball iq and awareness has gotten. The shooting percentage is great as well but without that he's still playing at an elite level on both ends. This Kuzma you simply don't trade at all if he keeps this up through the Playoffs. He should be completely off the table imo. This is coming from someone who always rooted for him but I didn't think he'd reach this level mentally. I say rest the starters along with Caruso for the final game and let them remember this one going into the Playoffs.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:57 pm    Post subject:

JPaulK0n wrote:
Bubble Kuz through 7 games: 15.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1 spg, & 0.7 bpg on 46% shooting from the field, 44% from 3, & shooting 72% from the FT line in 27 mpg.


Tell me more about this 44% from 3.
And is it sustainable? I'm intrigued.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:01 pm    Post subject:

JPaulK0n wrote:
Bubble Kuz through 7 games: 15.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1 spg, & 0.7 bpg on 46% shooting from the field, 44% from 3, & shooting 72% from the FT line in 27 mpg.


These stats are great! But what I'm most impressed with Kuz is his patience on offense now, his ability to hit the open guy, his decisions, and his willingness to change it up every once in a while. Add his solid defense and he's been wonderful in the Bubble so far.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:07 pm    Post subject:

JPaulK0n wrote:
Kuzma should be starting going forward indefinitely, he has potential to be that 3rd star going forward with Bron & AD.

AD isn't a fan of running the 5. Particularly against Centers who can beat him up. Considering his injury concerns, I kinda agree.
But Kuz should still get starter minutes off the bench. Like Odom did with Kobe and Pau. And like Kukoc did with MJ and Pip.
He's distinguished himself as our 3rd option. And we must give him 30+ MPG and close games with him.
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epic_ wrote:
JPaulK0n wrote:
Bubble Kuz through 7 games: 15.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1 spg, & 0.7 bpg on 46% shooting from the field, 44% from 3, & shooting 72% from the FT line in 27 mpg.


Tell me more about this 44% from 3.
And is it sustainable? I'm intrigued.

In the bubble I can see Kuz staying hot from 3 with similar percentages, along with Kuz being completely healthy now. Crazy thing was in his 2nd year he averaged 18 ppg while shooting 30% from 3. He has the tools to be that 18-20 ppg scorer behind Bron & AD, and it all hinges on his 3-point ability. When Popovich & Team USA said that one of the big blows to Team USA struggling in the World Cup was Kuzma not being able to play due to injuries says a ton about Kuzma's talent.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:09 pm    Post subject:

Going in the season and the bubble we all said we need Kuz to be that 3rd guy who can pick up the scoring slack but also play good D, make the right plays, and be an efficient shooter.

Kuz has stepped up and into the role. Looking like a bonafide 3rd star. Now we need our other vets to start hitting their shots.
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