When the Lakers added Jason Kidd to Frank Vogel’s coaching staff, one of the reasons was to draw on his vast knowledge of regular and post-season experience.
According to Kyle Kuzma, that experience is paying dividends for the Lakers.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kuzma related how Coach Kidd emphasized the importance of pacing oneself through the regular season.
“When you’re in the trenches, within the organization, in the foxhole with the team and staff, we like to use the regular season as a rehearsal for the playoffs,” said Kuzma. “That’s something I learned last year from Jason Kidd. He’s always said the regular season is just a rehearsal for the playoffs and you’ve got to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
“A lot of times, especially during the regular season, our practice is in the game. That’s just how we figure it out. One day at a time, don’t dwell, even-keel, get back to work. That’s the best thing about it.”