Wizards Found Replacement for Kyle Kuzma

There are times in life that are hard to deal with, and many of those times are centered on loss, like losing a valuable asset or treasure. The Washington Wizards know this very well as they recently traded the star of their team, Kyle Kuzma.

In Kyshawn George’s last five games BEFORE the trade deadline, he averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 stocks on 46% TS in 23.0 mpg

After the deadline, he’s averaged 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.5 stocks on 86% TS in 32.6 mpg

Unleashed 📈 pic.twitter.com/MHPydAvaIe
— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) February 8, 2025

Kyle Kuzma is now a member of the Milwuakee Bucks. He has gone from a team that hopes to get the number one pick in the 2025 NBA Draft with the Washington Wizards, to a team that expects to win a championship with the Bucks. The Wizards seem to have everything covered and in place, even as they traded away Kuzma, who was their most versatile player.

Wizards rookie Kyshawn George has made at least one 3PT in 14 straight G and multiple 3s in 10 of 14 G. During this stretch he’s shooting 44% from 3 on 5.4 3PA/g. 🔥

We knew the shooting would catch up given his track record and now it’s here. pic.twitter.com/Ar3U0TfLhC
— Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) February 8, 2025

This team is very young and raw in talent. However, they are growing and getting better every day. One player who we have seen a lot of growth from is rookie forward Kyshawn George.

George is very similar to Kuzma, even having a similar build. Standing 6'8 tall, he can handle the ball and set up the offense for his team. With that being the case, he still possesses the ability to score the ball as well. He even is considered one of the team's best three-point shooters, as he has been fairly consistent making them throughout the season.

If a player is on a team roster in the NBA, that already shows and proves that he belongs in the NBA. It may not be evident at times when players aren't allowed to have playing time on a nightly basis. However, when they are given consistent playing time, they seem to make the most out of it. That has been the case with KyShawn George as he has doubled his points per game since the NBA trade deadline.

With a similar playing style, KyShawn George appears to be the replacement for Kyle Kuzma.

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