Like Draymond Green, Kyle Kuzma decided to exercise his release clause, and to test “free agency” from July 1st. A more than logical choice since the Wizards winger was to receive $ 13 million next season. A salary he hopes to double by extending to Washington, or elsewhere since he is one of the main free agents this offseason.
In April, the 2020 NBA champion explained that he would see himself staying in Washington, and that he would not make it a question of money.
“It’s not about the money, I’ll get paid anywhere (I go) and here too”
” It’s a 100% option. I had a good time here. I developed my game significantly and there are good people here. I’d be silly to say that’s not an option for me “, had explained the former Laker. ” I have come a long way in the past two years and Wes (Unseld Jr., the coach), tommy (Sheppard, President) and Ted (Leonsis, the owner) all offered me this opportunity and even put me in this situation. I can see it here because they support me. »
At 27, he has the opportunity to take the lead after the transfer of Bradley Beal, and even become the leader. “ I try to improve myself every year. It’s not about the money, I’ll get paid anywhere (I will) and here too. It’s about whether I can come to work every day and be the best version of myself, help lead the guys, make other people better. All of these things matter when you’re trying to be successful. »
| Kyle Kuzma | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2017-18 | ALL | 77 | 31 | 45.0 | 36.6 | 70.7 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 16.1 |
| 2018-19 | ALL | 70 | 33 | 45.6 | 30.3 | 75.2 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 18.7 |
| 2019-20 | ALL | 61 | 25 | 43.6 | 31.6 | 73.5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 12.8 |
| 2020-21 | ALL | 68 | 29 | 44.3 | 36.1 | 69.1 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 12.9 |
| 2021-22 | WAS | 66 | 33 | 45.2 | 34.1 | 71.2 | 1.1 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 17.1 |
| 2022-23 | WAS | 64 | 35 | 44.8 | 33.3 | 73.0 | 0.9 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 21.2 |
| Total | 406 | 31 | 44.9 | 33.8 | 72.5 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 16.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
