Doc Rivers previously praised Kyle Kuzma for fitting in instantly with the Milwaukee and becoming an instant contributor despite the lack of practice with them.
It could be because the organization has been very welcoming of him according to the player himself.
The 29-year-year old, acquired by the Bucks in exchange for Khris Middleton, talked to reporters after the game against the Golden State Warriors, which they lost, and detailed how he is settling in so far with his new ball club.
He said he was welcomed greatly by the team and staff and that he is happy to be where he wanted to be.
“It’s been a whirlwind but it’s been great,” he said during the press con.
“This organization has been extremely welcoming to me, the fanbase has, the players has. I kind of feel like I’ve already been where a while, just talking to everybody.
“I’m already cool with everybody, the coaching staff. I know a lot of people in the organization’s names already which is always a good thing.”
He also expressed happiness that he is in a place he would imagine that the Bucks will not just be a detour.
I’m very excited to be here, somewhere where I wanted to be. I’ll be here for a long stretch.
Kyle Kuzma’s performances so far
“At 29 years old, we strongly believe that he’s in his prime and so we can see better basketball out of Kyle Kuzma than we have the last couple of years. We believe that, in our system, playing with our guys.”
This is what Jon Horst said about Kuzma.
He appears correct so far as the one-time NBA champion appears to have no need for adjustment period based on his performance.
He scored 21 points on six out of nine shooting against the Warriors and the two games before that, he had 12 and 13.
Kuzma is also a great rebounder, grabbing 21 in total in his first three games.
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