Kyle Kuric on contract renewal: 'Extension – the best option for Barca and for me too' / News - Basketnews.com

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Arguably best EuroLeague sharpshooter nowadays, Kyle Kuric, sat down with Mundo Deportivo to talk about his role in FC Barcelona, the ending contract, and superb shooting abilities.

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Kuric has been on a good stretch recently. Since his most outstanding performance of the season against UNICS Kazan at Palau Blaugrana (24 points), Kuric has gone from averaging 7.8 points (38% 3PT) to 12.8 points and 55% shooting accuracy from deep.

His overall EuroLeague numbers mark 9.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 9.7 PIR over 23 matches.

"I feel much better than at the beginning of the season. Many things have changed, I have more rhythm and I feel that I have much more strength in my legs," said Kuric.

"In order to execute my role, I have to run a lot and then have strong legs to jump and get above the defender. I do a lot of physical leg work in the gym and every day I shoot the basket additionally, after practice," added the 32-year-old.

According to Kuric, his role changed a lot, compared to the one he had with Svetislav Pesic at the helm of the team.

"We changed almost everything: our training plan, match plan, players roles, responsibilities in attack and defense. In my case, I also have a different role. Pesic gave me more freedom, while Jasikevicius wants me to perform above all what I do well.

Saras lets me do other things but, first, I have to execute what he tells me. I play a lot more shooting situations and less one-on-one basketball," stressed Barca's shooting guard.

Kuric underwent surgery for a brain tumor in 2015 and sustained another one in 2020 due to a broken skull implant. Asked, if he is afraid of it when he plays, Kuric gave a negative answer.

"I wear head protection (a headband) and I play more or less the same as before. I do it with a little more caution but I'm not afraid of anything," pointed out the sharpshooter.

Last but not least, Kyle Kuric touched on the topic of ending contract with Barcelona (valid until 2023). As claimed by a shooter, he wants to stay with Catalans.

"Of course (about contract renewal), I have my family here. The continuation is the best option for the club and for me as well," said Kuric.

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