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‘He’s our utility knife’: Ex-Runnin’ Ute Kyle Kuzma making impact with Bucks

DALLAS — Kyle Kuzma is now in his ninth NBA season and first full campaign with Milwaukee. During his time in the Association, the former Utah Runnin’ Ute has filled various roles from ballyhooed rookie who earned a spot on the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team to contributor on a championship team in 2020, the offensive focal point in Washington, to now being a key bench contributor with the Bucks.

No matter the role, he’s always approached the game with a simple mindset, one learned during his time as a Ute between 2013 and 2021 under then head coach Larry Krystkowiak, who played nine seasons in the Association with the bulk of those being spent where Kuzma now plays, in Milwaukee.

Kyle Kuzma just confirmed what Bucks fans knew all along

With Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Wednesday's game against Charlotte, the Milwaukee Bucks started Kyle Kuzma in his place for the second time this season. And for the second time this season, he underwhelmed as a starter, going 3-of-12 from the field for eight points. In case the team had any ideas about experimenting with his role, Kuzma only gave the Bucks another reason to stand firm. 

Whatever it is, coming off the bench seems to make Kuzma a lot more comfortable. Playing in Giannis' shoes as the starting power forward, he is prone to forcing it. On Wednesday against the Hornets, he missed all three of his shots outside the paint and converted just three of nine within it. He committed a traveling turnover. He just looked a little out of sync. 

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