Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma: ‘Miles Simon player development is real’

The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling through Las Vegas Summer League, entering Tuesday’s championship game with a perfect 6-0 record.

Second-year player Josh Hart has emerged as the circuit’s leading scorer, while second-round pick Svi Mykhailiuk has been a surprise star, averaging north of 17 points per game.

First-round pick Moritz Wagner was playing well before he suffered an injury, too.

While a lot of credit can be given to the Lakers’ front office for drafting that trio, forward Kyle Kuzma praised former Arizona Wildcat Miles Simon for developing them.

Simon is entering his second season as an assistant with the Lakers, but is the head coach of their Summer League squad.

“Miles Simon…