Three key skills Kyle Kuzma improved in preseason | Skills analysis

Skills scientist Dr. Raj, DPT details three key improved skills Lakers wing Kyle Kuzma flashed during the preseason, ranging from his on ball facilitation to his jumpshot to his footwork | Three key skills Kyle Kuzma improved in preseason | NBA skills analysis

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Here’s a table of contents:
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:36 Passing
- 1:09 Jumper modifications
- 1:51 Footwork in the post
- 2:09 The upshot
- 2:24 Outro

Script:

The Lakers and Kyle Kuzma came to a win-win compromise on a contract extension with the versatile wing signing a very reasonable deal for 3 years, 40 million. The first Lakers’ rookie contract extension in nearly 12 years, since Andrew Bynum’s.

Kuz already showed significant progress prior to the bubble and into the bubble with his defensive ability, effort on the boards, & ongoing tweaks on his jumper. That progress has continued into the pre-season, specifically three key offensive skills.

Passing

First and foremost, Kuz displayed some serious passing chops with a combination of great vision and timing.

Jumper

Secondly, he’s continued to make key adjustments to his jumper, building on his progress from the bubble.

Post footwork

Thirdly, he showed excellent footwork and patience in the post - specifically into his turnaround.

The upshot

All three are key skills that would allow Kuz to feature more on this Lakers team and have an impact in his limited offensive touches, particularly early in the season as the older vets ramp up slowly to compensate for the shorter off-season.

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