3 Reasons why Los Angeles Lakers should trade Kyle Kuzma before the NBA Trade Deadline

#3 The offensive heavy lifting for the Lakers is severely concentrated between two players

The only dynamic duo averaging over 25 ppg apiece.

While the Lakers find ways to power through for wins every night, it cannot be overlooked that the load distribution is disturbingly skewed. LeBron is averaging 25.9 points and 10.8 assists as Davis posts 27.4 points, 9.2 boards and 2.6 blocks per matchup.

The only three players averaging in double digits for the Lakers this year are Kuz, Bron, and AD. The purple-and-gold have seen consistent support from their second unit but the production on the offensive end is falling short by a mile. And Kuzma has been at the epicenter of those elevated expectations.

He just isn't taking enough of the burden off the team's superstars, which doesn't resonate promise in the long run. He has been a no show on the defensive end and continues to be unreliable for crunch on-court assignments.

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