In a new interview, kylekuzma chats about JColeNC's new PUMA sneaker & shares some of his current favorite artists
This year, the Los Angeles Lakers are thriving in the Western Conference standings, even while enduring the franchise's darkest hour. In January, Lakers legendin a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven other passengers. The loss rocked the entire league, sports world, and entertainment industry. Kuz, who was an avid Bryant fan, recalled the moments he cherished most from the former 18-time all-star.
"It was just pretty cool to see him at Staples [Center] and coming to the games with his daughter," he said. "Obviously, that's one of my idols and mentors. To play in the building that he built in over 20 years and having him watch us play, that was pretty crazy." Known for his score-first mentality, Kuzma has taken a backseat this year behind his teammates and MVP candidates LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Though he's coming off the bench, the third-year forward is providing a strong scoring punch as the team's sixth man, averaging a hair under 13 points a game. He's also playing some of the best defense of his budding career.
"I think my defense and just my whole overall game has evolved," explained Kuz. "I think I'm becoming more patient, becoming a better defender, and becoming a better passer. With my overall game, I grew into things this season that I haven't done in past seasons, especially on the other end of the floor. That's been important to me."
After watching previous Laker teams battle with injuries and trade rumors, Kuz is relishing his squad's Conference-leading 41-12 record. And the team's popularity has grown much more since when he first entered the league. , with just the way we move," Kuz joked. "There are lots of sets in our profession, but with how we move on the road is crazy. There are fans everywhere. Every city, there are lines in the hotel. It's crazy.
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