Kyle Alexander Kuzma is a professional basketball player from the United States who currently plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Kuzma had an impressive average of 10.8 points per game during his sophomore year at the University of Utah. As a junior, he averaged 16.4 points, 2.4 assists, and 9.3 rebounds per game during the 2016-17 season. His remarkable record during his stint at the University of Utah earned him the first-team all-conference title in the Pac-12 during his junior year in 2016-2017.
Kuzma was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 but was traded to the LA Lakers on draft day. The Lakers signed a rookie contract with Kuzma on July 3.
Kuzma was a valuable asset to the Lakers during the 2017 NBA Summer League, earning a spot on the All-Summer League Second Team and MVP honors in the championship game. He continued to impress throughout his career, earning Rookie of the Month, All-Rookie First Team honors, and a 3-year contract extension with the Lakers. After joining the Washington Wizards, Kuzma made significant contributions to the team, including a game-winning three-pointer and a triple-double. He declined his $13 million player option but signed a 4-year, $102 million deal with the Wizards.
Kyle Kuzma’s Wingspan
Kyle Kuzma has a 7 '0" wingspan. Kuzma was born on July 24, 1995, and raised in the Flint, Michigan, Area. He describes basketball as his "Safe Haven."
Kuzma played seven games for the Lakers, starting in six in the 2017 NBA Summer League. He proved a valuable asset to the team, leading in points scored and consistently performing well throughout the event. His remarkable performance earned him a spot on the All-Summer League Second Team, averaging 21.9 points, 2.7 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. Kuzma also received recognition as the Summer League Championship Game MVP after scoring a double-double of 10 rebounds and 30 points in the championship match against the Portland Trail Blazers, resulting in a 110-98 victory for the Lakers.
He had a great start, earning Rookie of the Month in October/November. He scored a career-high 38 points in December, leading his team to a win over Houston and ending their 14-game winning streak. He took part in the Rising Stars Challenge and got selected for the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Kuzma had impressive performances, including a season-high of 37 points against the San Antonio Spurs and a career-high of 41 points against the Detroit Pistons. He scored 35 points, won MVP honors at the Rising Stars game, and helped the Lakers win their 17th NBA championship. Kuzma signed a three-year contract extension for $40 million with the Lakers On December 21, 2020.
Kuzma joined the Washington Wizards in August 2021 and has since made impressive contributions to the team, including a game-winning three-pointer and a career-high 22 rebounds. He recorded his first triple-double in February 2022 and tied his season-high 36 points in a double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Kuzma had a great game on January 11, 2023, scoring 21 points and making a game-winning three-pointer. He also scored a season-high 40 points against the New York Knicks. Kuzma declined his $13 million player option but ended up signing a four-year, $102 million deal with the Wizards.
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A. Kyle Kuzma plays as the Power Forward and Small Forward in the NBA.
