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Kyle Kuzma talks about Bucks wrongly biting the former Wizards teammate: “It was strange”

Kyle Kuzma talks about Bucks wrongly biting the former Wizards teammate: “It was strange”

Kyle Kuzma is still getting used to being a member of the Washington Wizards, as evidenced by an uncomfortable moment during Friday’s game between his current team and former team.

Talking with Reporters After the 104-101 victory of the Milwaukee Bucks over the Wizards, Kuzma acknowledged a “strange” moment when he was mistakenly hooked to Bilal Coulibaly in the first quarter.

“Once in the first quarter, it could have been Alex (Sarr), he could have blocked a shot (Coulibaly) came to criticize him,” Kuzma said. “Then I made bilal, just by instinct. It was strange.”

The dollars acquired Kuzma of the Wizards as part of a four team agreement that sent Khris Middleton to Washington on February 6.

It was a little surprise movement given how important Middleton has been for the Bucks over the years, but his inability to stay on the court on the last three seasons led them to look for more stability.

Kuzma ended up being the main incorporation for a Bucks team that is trying to compete for a title this season. He left the Wizards after spending 3.5 seasons in Washington.

The Wizards originally acquired Kuzma de los Angeles Lakers in August 2021 as part of the Russell Westbrook trade. He had successful possession in Washington, averaging 19.5 points at 45.1 percent of shots in 232 games.

Although Kuzma is still getting used not to wear a Wizards T -shirt, he made his part to help the Bucks get a victory on a night when they did not have Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo committed a foul after only 19 minutes.

Kuzma led the Bucks in annotations with 19 points in 34 minutes. Milwaukee has 4-2 in six games with him in the alignment.

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