The Washington Wizards are taking a beating, with just 2 wins and 5 losses so far in the season. But amid this chaos, their star player Kyle Kuzma’s shine cannot be snubbed. The 28-year-old forward is an integral part of the team, and he is also currently leading the Wizards in points (25.0) and rebounds (6.9).

Known for his shooting skills, Kyle has only evolved as a player over the years, mastering his rebounding, passing, and defensive skills. When he is not out on the hardwood, Kyle loves to immerse himself in art and fashion, his yin and yang. In an interview with Hometown‘s Rachel Nichols, he talks about his journey in the league and especially his stint with the Lakers early in his career.

Kyle is proud of his time in the Lakers

Kyle played with the Lakers for four seasons until 2021; although he was drafted by the Nets in the 2017 NBA Draft, he was traded to the Lakers on the same day. “Being where I was in LA and then also just my growth and you know, who I’ve played with, who I’ve learned with, it’s my opportunity to, kind of, show that off a little bit so it’s great,” Kyle tells Rachel.

For him, the seven years in the NBA seem so long because he was pushed to the spotlight right away. But armed with the experience in the Lakers, he hopes that he will continue to push the Wizards in the right direction, “It means a lot, you know, you dream about being a face of a franchise. for me, I was just extremely grateful and blessed.” The journey so far has been fruitful and meaningful for the star, and he is only excited for what lies ahead.

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Contract extension and new responsibilities

Kyle had played a huge part in the Lakers’ success during his time there, but in 2021, the Lakers traded him to the Wizards in a major roster revamping move. During the summer of this year, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Wizards for a jaw-dropping $102 million, making it the biggest deal of his career so far.

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With this, he is shouldering the responsibility of taking the Wizards to newer heights and getting them out of the slumps. In his most recent game against the Hornets on Wednesday, Kyle managed 33 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The numbers look good for him, and it is only a matter of time until we see what he can do for the team.

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