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Kuzmataz?

Bob Kouzy?
Tom Kuize?
Kuzin' for a bruisin?

Every time I hear Kuz, I think “cooze,” which makes me think of:

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That'd be hilarious even if we weren't 10-3.

Ruzious wrote:

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That'd be hilarious even if we weren't 10-3.

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Kuzma has been better than many expected, especially in the clutch. Curious to see what Tommy is going to do at the trade deadline…

Not bad for the "worst player in the NBA"....

Thing is - Do we know what the real Kyle Kuzma is? Even with this insane 4 game streak, statistically he's what he's always been - an average player who's shooting 44% and just 34% from 3 - he'll get you 15 points, 9 boards, and 3 assists per game. I think his improvement is based on his shot selection; his shots are now mostly either layups or 3's. He knows his efficiency is poor in the mid-range, and it's lazy for him to rely on it.

In the meantime, if we get an offer for him based on his current streak and his clutch stats, gotta consider it - especially if they think Rui is a major part of their future.

Ruzious wrote:Thing is - Do we know what the real Kyle Kuzma is? Even with this insane 4 game streak, statistically he's what he's always been - an average player who's shooting 44% and just 34% from 3 - he'll get you 15 points, 9 boards, and 3 assists per game. I think his improvement is based on his shot selection; his shots are now mostly either layups or 3's. He knows his efficiency is poor in the mid-range, and it's lazy for him to rely on it.

In the meantime, if we get an offer for him based on his current streak and his clutch stats, gotta consider it - especially if they think Rui is a major part of their future.

LOL, I just posted essentially the same thing in the game thread while you posted this.

He's a nice player who has been fine at starting PF, but we shouldn't overstate his impact. Outside of the clutch shooting, his numbers are pretty ordinary. We could certainly go forward with him penciled in as the starting PF, but we could also trade him for value. He's not indispensable.

nate33 wrote:

Ruzious wrote:Thing is - Do we know what the real Kyle Kuzma is? Even with this insane 4 game streak, statistically he's what he's always been - an average player who's shooting 44% and just 34% from 3 - he'll get you 15 points, 9 boards, and 3 assists per game. I think his improvement is based on his shot selection; his shots are now mostly either layups or 3's. He knows his efficiency is poor in the mid-range, and it's lazy for him to rely on it.

In the meantime, if we get an offer for him based on his current streak and his clutch stats, gotta consider it - especially if they think Rui is a major part of their future.

LOL, I just posted essentially the same thing in the game thread while you posted this.

He's a nice player who has been fine at starting PF, but we shouldn't overstate his impact. Outside of the clutch shooting, his numbers are pretty ordinary. We could certainly go forward with him penciled in as the starting PF, but we could also trade him for value. He's not indispensable.

No one's saying he's indispensable or anything like that.....but taking into account his talent level, age and contract, I'd be shocked if you trade him for better value.

Wizardspride wrote:

nate33 wrote:

Ruzious wrote:Thing is - Do we know what the real Kyle Kuzma is? Even with this insane 4 game streak, statistically he's what he's always been - an average player who's shooting 44% and just 34% from 3 - he'll get you 15 points, 9 boards, and 3 assists per game. I think his improvement is based on his shot selection; his shots are now mostly either layups or 3's. He knows his efficiency is poor in the mid-range, and it's lazy for him to rely on it.

In the meantime, if we get an offer for him based on his current streak and his clutch stats, gotta consider it - especially if they think Rui is a major part of their future.

LOL, I just posted essentially the same thing in the game thread while you posted this.

He's a nice player who has been fine at starting PF, but we shouldn't overstate his impact. Outside of the clutch shooting, his numbers are pretty ordinary. We could certainly go forward with him penciled in as the starting PF, but we could also trade him for value. He's not indispensable.

No one's saying he's indispensable or anything like that.....but taking into account his talent level, age and contract, I'd be shocked if you trade him for better value.

But that's the thing - we don't know what his trade value is and how much it's affected by things like his clutch stats and the recent hot streak. Also, he's still pretty young and in a reasonable contract.

Ruzious wrote:

Wizardspride wrote:

nate33 wrote:LOL, I just posted essentially the same thing in the game thread while you posted this.

He's a nice player who has been fine at starting PF, but we shouldn't overstate his impact. Outside of the clutch shooting, his numbers are pretty ordinary. We could certainly go forward with him penciled in as the starting PF, but we could also trade him for value. He's not indispensable.

No one's saying he's indispensable or anything like that.....but taking into account his talent level, age and contract, I'd be shocked if you trade him for better value.

But that's the thing - we don't know what his trade value is and how much it's affected by things like his clutch stats and the recent hot streak. Also, he's still pretty young and in a reasonable contract.

I hear what you're saying but considering the Wiz are in a "Win Now More", I doubt they'd receive anything comparable to what Kyle provides.

I might be wrong though...

Kuzma is the only Wizard in the top 10 in clutch points this season..

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nba.com/news/joel-embiid-demar-derozan-lead-list-of-top-clutch-scorers%3famp=1

From the same article:

Kuzma has made 12 clutch 3-pointers so far this season — four more than any other player. Kuzma’s plus-42 in 73 clutch minutes is the fourth-best plus/minus of any player so far this season as the Wizards own a league-best 15-3 record in clutch games. Kuzma’s 78.6% effective field goal percentage is the best among the 55 players with at least 20 clutch shot attempts.

Frichuela wrote:From the same article:

Kuzma has made 12 clutch 3-pointers so far this season — four more than any other player. Kuzma’s plus-42 in 73 clutch minutes is the fourth-best plus/minus of any player so far this season as the Wizards own a league-best 15-3 record in clutch games. Kuzma’s 78.6% effective field goal percentage is the best among the 55 players with at least 20 clutch shot attempts.

New formula for Kuz

Attack downhill all game. Only shoot if it’s catch and shoot.

And in the 4th under 2 minutes we run plays for him to get clean looks from 3 as priority #1

Frichuela wrote:From the same article:

Kuzma has made 12 clutch 3-pointers so far this season — four more than any other player. Kuzma’s plus-42 in 73 clutch minutes is the fourth-best plus/minus of any player so far this season as the Wizards own a league-best 15-3 record in clutch games. Kuzma’s 78.6% effective field goal percentage is the best among the 55 players with at least 20 clutch shot attempts.

Which leads to the question - is this repeatable? And I think the stat experts - really in every sport - would say no. In that case, our record in close games is probably going to decline, and we're probably not going to win games at the rate we have and should adjust expectations accordingly - unless... others pick up the slack for Kuzma's inevitable decline in clutchatude.