Kuz

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Kuz’s game last night was another example of my biggest frustration with this season. There is a lot chatter about who the Lakers could land to be that third star. . It’s frustrating for me because we have him on the roster. Kuz has developed his game to an almost all star level in most areas. He hustled and plays the right way. He is a great defender, has become our best rebounder and he can play the 2, 3 and 4. He’s shooting .370 from 3 on 5 attempts a game. The only thing lacking for him is shots. He only gets 10 a game and at least 2 or 3 of those are usually hustle shots off offensive rebounds and tips.

When Kuz gets shots, we see games like last night. But for reasons unknown to me there are a lot of games where he will get only 6 or 7 and that includes put backs and tips. Even with AD out there have too many games where he has only gotten a hand full of shots. This is a major failure for our coaching staff. They have to find more looks for Kuz.

He doesn’t really have to start. Lamar came of the bench but got 30+ minutes a game and Frank needs to do the same with Kuz. With AD and LeBron I think it would be hard for any 3rd star to get 20 points a night, so they would have to be excel at other things like Bosh did with the Heat when he only averaged 17 with LeBron. Kuz does other things and has a complete game. Kuz should always be the 2nd option whenever AD or LeBron sits. For us to win it it all, our defense will need to continue to dominate plus Kuz and Dennis need to score 15 to 17 a game. It’s up to the coaching staff to upgrade our offensive scheme because honestly it’s become too predictable. We could use an upgrade or two through the buyout market but I believe we have the core pieces to win again. And for me winning another ring is as much on the coaching staff as it is the players.