{"id":9146,"date":"2023-01-19T23:32:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T23:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/former-nba-champion-sits-on-woj-pod\/"},"modified":"2023-01-19T23:32:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T23:32:55","slug":"former-nba-champion-sits-on-woj-pod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/former-nba-champion-sits-on-woj-pod\/","title":{"rendered":"Former NBA Champion sits on Woj Pod"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"70.648725212465\">\n<p>Kyle Kuzma, who averaged just 3 points per game as a college freshman, already has more 30-point games this season than he did last season before coming into All-Star conversations in the NBA. Kyle Kuzma is having an amazing season this year. He said to his Woj that he is becoming more and more aware of who he is as a player. He was a catch-and-shoot player for the LA Lakers. Being in Washington with the Wizards has given him more opportunities to create not just for himself, but for his teammates as well.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Kyle Kuzma and former Los Angeles Lakers team NBA bubble - USA Today\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1Mjc5OTkzOTY0NjAzMDY3\/ced743e4-fa02-4209-9b83-57b69106b125.jpg\" height=\"5334\" width=\"8001\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">Kyle Kuzma and former Los Angeles Lakers team NBA bubble &#8211; USA Today<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kyle Kuzma told Wozi that he struggled on defense and couldn&#8217;t hold the pause sign, but he&#8217;s thriving better and not being so centralized while he&#8217;s in the bubble with the Lakers. Told. .<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>When asked about his fashion, Kuzma said it allows him to express his creativity more &#8211; BreAnna Holmes<\/p>\n<p>Adrian Wojnarowski went on to ask Kyle Kuzma if it was difficult to play in LA. I&#8217;m a small town kid.  The bright lights out of LA will turn you off. Not just basketball. Being in Los Angeles early in my career, I learned how to move, how to be a professional, and how to understand the media.  \u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"1\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.jpg 1400w\"><img class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"Best chemistry ever with Kuzma - USA Today\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MjgwMTAzNDg2MjY5MTE1\/b0739515-9d3b-455e-996d-59be64997431.jpg\" height=\"1417\" width=\"2124\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"2\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">Best chemistry ever with Kuzma &#8211; USA Today<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chemistry plays a big role in your success in the NBA.  When asked about the NBA bubble and the finals they played, Kyle Kuzma mentioned something that really helped his team with the Miami Heat. We really enjoyed being with each other and you can see that in the Heat.They really liked each other.&#8221;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to develop chemistry when injuries plague a team. Bradley Beal missed many matches alongside Delon He Wright, Rui Hachimura and even Kristaps He Porzingis. Wozi asked Kuzma if he had any sense of what this Washington Wizards team would look like. Kuzma responded by saying that he&#8217;s had a bit of a sense since they&#8217;ve played games together, and he&#8217;s right. . He went on to say that Brad&#8217;s missed game was decisive. The team needs him and he has an impact on the team.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p>Kuzma will hit the open market as a free agent this summer. Kuzu said of the upcoming free agency: Not many people my age have the opportunity for this position. I&#8217;m a businessman. I love basketball economics. Having this opportunity is huge. i love washington It was great in Washington.  \u2019\u201d This is going to be very important in keeping Trash in The District, so we\u2019ll see what happens this summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMiPWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9uYmEvd2l6YXJkcy9uZXdzL2t5bGUta3V6bWEtb24tdGhlLXdvai1wb2TSAUJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zaS5jb20vbmJhL3dpemFyZHMvLmFtcC9uZXdzL2t5bGUta3V6bWEtb24tdGhlLXdvai1wb2Q?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Kyle Kuzma, who averaged just 3 points per game as a college freshman, already has more 30-point games this season than he did last<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","two-columns"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kyle-kuzma-washington-wizards-geoff-burke-usa-today.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9146"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9146\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}