A reduced role off the bench could be exactly what Kyle Kuzma needs to become a major contributor for the Bucks.
Going into the 2025-2026 campaign, Doc Rivers has made a number of changes that are incredibly encouraging for Bucks fans. Throughout the preseason, Rivers started the group of - Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, Giannis, and Myles Turner. The one omission from that lineup that everyone is most encouraged by, Kyle Kuzma.
This new rotation relieves the massive pressure that was applied to Kuz last season and should allow him to grow into a backup forward role, encouraging him to run the show and create for himself and others with less pressure to be a second star next to Giannis.