Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington, this time as a Milwaukee Buck, was marked by a sense of nostalgia and adjustment. During the game against the Wizards, he experienced a moment of confusion by instinctively dap'ing up his former teammates. Kuzma scored 19 points, helping his new team secure a victory. Reflecting on his recent trade, Kuzma expressed gratitude for his 3 1/2-year tenure with Washington, acknowledging his personal growth. Meanwhile, Khris Middleton faced a bittersweet moment, debuting with the Wizards against his former team, revealing the strangeness of the situation.
Kuzma noted the oddity of his return: "One time in the first quarter, it might have been Alex (Sarr), he might have blocked a shot... Just by instinct."
Middleton commented on the strangeness of debuting with the Wizards against his former team, stating, "It's a little strange and coincidental how this is my first game here with the Wizards - against the Bucks."
Kuzma reflected positively on his time with the Wizards: "I wouldn't trade this experience and being here and being a Wizard for anything... a time of growth... figuring out who I am."
Kuzma acknowledged the inevitability of his trade: "I think everything in life really has an expiration date. It was my time to go, beneficial to all parties involved."
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