Bucks team reporter: Kuzma has started training in Los Angeles, which is a good signal

According to KJ, a reporter from Milwaukee Bucks self-media PointForwardPro, Bucks forward star Kyle Kuzma reportedly trained with his team in the training hall in Los Angeles just as the offseason began. KJ also said that Kuzma had not invested in any training at all last summer, and KJ is glad he had such a clear shift as he was about to usher in his eighth season of his career, which may also be a good sign.

After joining the Bucks, Kuzma made a total of 33 appearances in the NBA regular season, averaging 31.8 minutes per game, averaging 14.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks, and 2.2 turnovers and 2 fouls. He shot 45.5%, three-point shooting percentage 33.3%, and free throw shooting percentage 66.3%. In the playoffs, Kuzma played 5 games in total, averaging 20.4 minutes per game, averaging 5.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.2 blocks, and 0.6 turnovers and 2.4 fouls. His shooting percentage was 34.3%, a three-point shooting percentage of 20%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 50%.

Kuzma's performance in the regular season after joining the team was quite average. He has certain scoring ability, and he can also undertake some passing and support tasks. His overall performance is acceptable. But the problem is that Kuzma's performance can be said to have a cliff-like decline in the playoffs. His offensive efficiency is a mess, his three-point shooting percentage is terrible, and his role on the defensive end is very limited. Kuzma's performance on both offense and defense was very disappointing, which also led to a significant reduction in his playing time and fell directly out of the team's rotation lineup in Game 5 of the playoffs. Kuzma's performance in the playoffs has made Bucks fans feel huge doubts about his condition and even his professional spirit.

In a four-party deal before the end of this season's trading date, the Bucks sent Delon Wright and Hugo Besson's NBA signing rights and $2 million in cash to the New York Knicks, and gave $4.13 million in cash to the San Antonio Spurs, Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and $1 million in cash to the Washington Wizards, and got Kuzma from the Wizards, Jericho Sims and a second-round pick from the Knicks, and a second-round pick from the Spurs. The Bucks also have high hopes for Kuzma, and they certainly hope that Kuzma can take on a lot of responsibilities. As a result, everyone saw that Kuzma's performance was surprising. Moreover, Kuzma's contract with the team has two years left to expire, and his salary in the next two seasons will be $23.01 million and $20.95 million respectively. I don’t know if Kuzma’s performance will improve further next season after hard training this summer.