While it might seem simple - the Lakers need more offense with Davis out and Kuzma is certainly willing - it’s more important to the team’s big-picture goals that Kuzma continues to hone the skills that have made him so valuable to date. He’s been an active rebounder, a good catch-and-shoot three-point shooter and, for the most part, a largely restrained offensive player who has continued to improve on the other side of the ball. Kuzma has been terrific this season, his understanding and acceptance of a complementary role coming on the heels of a contract extension. The most linear place to start is with Kyle Kuzma, the player who slid into the starting lineup in Davis’ spot for Tuesday’s 112-104 win.
“That’s got to be our mind-set with this group. “We’ve seen it a lot of times where the opposing team had key guys out, then other guys got opportunities, whether it’s more shots, more minutes, more responsibility.
“Well, it’s more opportunities for everyone else,” Vogel said before the game.
