Washington Wizards star Kyle Kuzma joined the Lakers in 2017, a year after Kobe Bryant’s retirement. While he didn’t get the opportunity to play alongside Bryant in LA, he interacted with the 5-time champion during his stay with the Lakers. In January 2020, Kobe Bryant passed away in the aftermath of a terrible helicopter accident.

Los Angeles Lakers traded Kuzma in August 2021 to Washington Wizards as a part of the deal for Russell Westbrook. Kuzma had signed a new 3-year contract with the Lakers a few months prior. However, Kuzma spent four seasons with the Los Angeles side and knows what it takes to be a Laker.

Kuzma also knows the impact of Kobe on the franchise and has been a big fan. He used to take Kobe’s advice during his time with the Lakers and still remembers some of the most important ones.

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Kyle Kuzma opens up on something he will never forget from Kobe Bryant

The 26-year-old Wizards star recently held a Q&A for fans on Twitter. One fan asked, “What’s something Kobe told you that you’ll never forget?“.

To this, Kuzma replied: “Life happens…storms come and go you just stay calm.”

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Kobe was one of the greatest of his generation and has inspired several NBA stars. He continues to inspire many youngsters trying to make it to professional basketball. Kuzma is among the stars who were very influenced by Kobe and his ‘Mamba Mentality’. Despite leaving the Lakers earlier this season, his love and affection for Kobe hasn’t ended.

In fact, Kuzma once called Kobe the greatest ever without a question. However, his opinion may be questioned, but Kobe has his own case of being the greatest. Bryant spent his entire career with the Lakers and played through the franchise’s ups and downs.

In fact, during his last years as a professional, Kobe had one of the worst Lakers teams alongside him. However, that didn’t stop him from giving his best week in week out.

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