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#2 Kyle Kuzma pens long-term deal with Puma

Kyle Kuzma is expected to play a big role for the Lakers this season

Upon being selected with the 27th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, Kyle Kuzma signed a two-year deal with Nike. Nevertheless, Kuzma's stock has grown considerably after establishing himself as a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers, and ESPN is reporting that the 24-year-old has signed a substantial contract with Puma:

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has signed a five-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Puma. It is expected to pay him more than $20 million over the life of the contract, with additional incentives that could escalate the total value, according to industry sources.

Puma's decision to sign Kuzma follows their trend of sponsoring some of the NBA's most promising young talent. DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley, and Kevin Knox all signed with Puma last summer, while the company also made a substantial offer to Zion Williamson before he signed with the Jordan brand.