Yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a severe blow after veteran Rajon Rondo suffered an injury. He fractured his hand and will now be gone for 6-8 weeks. The Lakers expect him to return, but They will be without him during the opening rounds of the playoffs. This could be an opportunity to step up for young weapon Kyle. Kuzma
Rondo and Kuzma play different positions, but in the absence of the veteran ball handler, Kuzma says he is ready to take on the role. While talking to reporters, Kuzma was asked if he will see more ball handling tasks in Rondo’s absence. Answered, “I can do that, but that is a decision for the coaches.”
Can Kuzma step up in the Los Angeles Lakers’ title chase?
Kuzma has been a clumsy manipulator when given the reins. But he has shown that he is improving. You may not be ready to be a lead player yet as you don’t have the same basketball IQ as Rondo. But he can start slow. Play plays, collect and roll, and make things easy as you prepare to move up as a player.
His contribution is vital to the Lakers as he is their top scorer from the bench. Teams like the Clippers and Bucks have good scorers off the bench, and the Lakers will need Kuzma to get past them. After investing heavily in their two main contracts from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers haven’t had much room to attract more talent. So Kuzma is all they have, in terms of a good bench scoring option.
In his first season, Kuzma was a bench player but was promoted in his second season. He started 68 of the 70 games he played last season, scoring 18.7 points per game. Davis’ arrival has seen him return to the bank, but he has accepted his role. Recently, in an interview, he talked about admiring Kawhi Leonard during his Spurs days.
“I only look at Kawhi Leonard as an example. He was a Spur for 3, 4, 5 years or whatever, waiting his turn behind Duncan, Ginobili, Parker, and then he did his thing. I just push myself and try to improve every day. “
Despite this, Rondo will be a great young lady for the Lakers. During training she looked in better shape than ever, getting muscular in this running. But her absence will undoubtedly bring out the best in Kuzma and the other point guard on the list, Alex Caruso.
