I don't really think Kuzma's issues have much to do with his position. He's missing shots he made last year, both from deep and at the rim, and the improvements everyone was trying to sell us on haven't shown up yet.
Exactly. His shot selection has nothing to do with what position he's playing or who he's covering on defense. It's just an excuse people are using.
I don't really think Kuzma's issues have much to do with his position. He's missing shots he made last year, both from deep and at the rim, and the improvements everyone was trying to sell us on haven't shown up yet.
Exactly. His shot selection has nothing to do with what position he's playing or who he's covering on defense. It's just an excuse people are using.
Shooting 42% from the field and 35% from 3 this preseason...not bad for a player who's trying out new positions and playing with different teammates.
Kuzma only shot 24% from 3 last preseason.
A lot of his shots have looked good too...just not falling but they will.
I don't really think Kuzma's issues have much to do with his position. He's missing shots he made last year, both from deep and at the rim, and the improvements everyone was trying to sell us on haven't shown up yet.
Exactly. His shot selection has nothing to do with what position he's playing or who he's covering on defense. It's just an excuse people are using.
I'm not ready to panic yet but something is not right with the shot I don't know if all the weight lifting adding the extra weight or what but he's not stroking it like last year Maybe he's still adjusting to the changes to his body in the off season
I don't really think Kuzma's issues have much to do with his position. He's missing shots he made last year, both from deep and at the rim, and the improvements everyone was trying to sell us on haven't shown up yet.
Exactly. His shot selection has nothing to do with what position he's playing or who he's covering on defense. It's just an excuse people are using.
I'm not ready to panic yet but something is not right with the shot I don't know if all the weight lifting adding the extra weight or what but he's not stroking it like last year Maybe he's still adjusting to the changes to his body in the off season
Most players who aren’t absolute marksmen shoot bad-below avg in the preseason... he’s at 35% now, compared to like 24% last preseason... and it’s not like he didn’t have a month last year where he only shot 30%..
Shooting can be streaky when you’re not an absolute marksmen, especially in preaseason.
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 4:35 am Post subject:
Everything with Kuz seems to be just a little off. His 3 point shooting and how he gets into his shot is off, when he drives to the hoop he is off. At times he seems too passive while other times he seems to force it. He still seem to get muscled especially at the 5. If anything he seems a step slower than last year as he seems to have lost quickness.
I think is real issues are more that he has not yet gotten to that place where he is comfortable yet. He is thinking about playmaking and defense and has lost that aggressive edge I saw last year. I think he just needs to keep fighting through and being confident until things click into place and he finds his rhythm.
Everything with Kuz seems to be just a little off. His 3 point shooting and how he gets into his shot is off, when he drives to the hoop he is off. At times he seems too passive while other times he seems to force it. He still seem to get muscled especially at the 5. If anything he seems a step slower than last year as he seems to have lost quickness.
I think is real issues are more that he has not yet gotten to that place where he is comfortable yet. He is thinking about playmaking and defense and has lost that aggressive edge I saw last year. I think he just needs to keep fighting through and being confident until things click into place and he finds his rhythm.
no, this point bugs me. he said he's quicker cuz he got stronger..and I've seen it. probly more bouncy too
I don't think he looks like this play or the play after, last year
don't think he was quite this fluid/quick
this is as good of dusting a guy on a closeout as you can ask, he had no chance to even catch him on the drive
I don't think he dunks it like this off 2 steps last year..
kinda gives me hope that Ingram can still improve athletically too.
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:44 am Post subject:
Kuz looks pretty good to me, his shooting %s aren't that different from last season, I'm not sure what the negative comments are about. Maybe people expected him to become a high end starter already? He is who he is, a very good combo forward scorer. That alone can be very valuable to this team.
Ingram was 10 times worse in his sophomore season pre season and looked just fine as the season went on.
I suspect it's the same for Kuzma, he worked hard and wants to prove that he's a totally different player but he's forcing the issue.
Once he gets a few regular season games under the belt, I think he'll be aight _________________ “Life is too short. You have to keep it moving.” - Kobe
Kuz looks pretty good to me, his shooting %s aren't that different from last season, I'm not sure what the negative comments are about. Maybe people expected him to become a high end starter already? He is who he is, a very good combo forward scorer. That alone can be very valuable to this team.
Looks great to me. Kuz was trying some new things to get himself ready for the regular season and still always ended up shooting well at the end of the game.
Yeah I def wrongly assumed Kuzma would be HOF player this year. I bought into the hype. Preseason has tapered my expectations but I fully expect Kuzma to be much better than last season... the preseason just let me realize he needs time to adjust to all of it.
In the game threads you would think Kuz is Zu. I think Kuz actually looks pretty good considering the adjustments he’s making and it’s only preseason. He’ll get back into his rythym real soon.
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 8:18 am Post subject:
Typical in this town of pitting one player against another. So BI is a HOF to some and Kuz belongs in the D-league. I listened to those bozos on 710 rag on Kuz all day because they like BI better and don't understand why Kuz is so popular. Of course when Kuz scores 30+ they'll just fall back on how bad he is on defense.
Typical in this town of pitting one player against another. So BI is a HOF to some and Kuz belongs in the D-league. I listened to those bozos on 710 rag on Kuz all day because they like BI better and don't understand why Kuz is so popular. Of course when Kuz scores 30+ they'll just fall back on how bad he is on defense.
maybe on radio but I've never heard or seen anything like that on TV
He is more aggressive, looking to do more like defense and passing the ball this year. But his shot selection and finishing are not as good as last year. Hope he could get more and more comfortable with the new role, new skills and new physicality gradually as the season progresses
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Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:01 am Post subject:
Last game BI played he looked good, finally. I think we're seeing that Kuzma and other young guys aren't flying under the radar anymore. Teams will play Ingram, Kuzma, and Hart tougher, rather than to be surprised by them. We expect shots to fall more consistently for all of them. The rythm will come. Practicing before practice day and night, then staying after practice to work on your game, wears down your legs, and even Svi isn't looking like a great shooter.
When the season starts, Luke will focus more on offense. Fewer players will be learning each other's on court idiosyncrasies. He's worked non-stop in the summer, and now before and after morning and afternoon/evening practices. Soon guys will get a day off now and then and their bodies can recuperate. Shooting will improve for all of them.
Pre season is a time when teams and individuals look bad. They'll figure it things out, and faces in the rotation will change. Kuzma won't be a small ball savior at center, but learning and developing various roles now will be invaluable during the season and in the playoffs.
Kuz looks pretty good to me, his shooting %s aren't that different from last season, I'm not sure what the negative comments are about. Maybe people expected him to become a high end starter already? He is who he is, a very good combo forward scorer. That alone can be very valuable to this team.
His shooting numbers ended up being fine, but he's been missing a lot of gimmes and probably could've put up bigger numbers.
Last game BI played he looked good, finally. I think we're seeing that Kuzma and other young guys aren't flying under the radar anymore. Teams will play Ingram, Kuzma, and Hart tougher, rather than to be surprised by them. We expect shots to fall more consistently for all of them. The rythm will come. Practicing before practice day and night, then staying after practice to work on your game, wears down your legs, and even Svi isn't looking like a great shooter.
When the season starts, Luke will focus more on offense. Fewer players will be learning each other's on court idiosyncrasies. He's worked non-stop in the summer, and now before and after morning and afternoon/evening practices. Soon guys will get a day off now and then and their bodies can recuperate. Shooting will improve for all of them.
Pre season is a time when teams and individuals look bad. They'll figure it things out, and faces in the rotation will change. Kuzma won't be a small ball savior at center, but learning and developing various roles now will be invaluable during the season and in the playoffs.
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