“I Don’t Have Any More Tears Left”: Kyle Kuzma Gets Emotional Over Kobe Bryant’s Death
Follow Us
The Los Angeles Lakers played their first game after the sudden demise of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The suffered a 119-127 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. Kyle Kuzma, currently playing as a small forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, looked up to Bryant. An emotional Kuzma talked about how he played for Bryant and all things he stood for.
How Kyle Kuzma Dealt with his Mentor’s Death
Kuzma never played a single minute alongside Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuzma never played against Bryant in the NBA. However, he had a close relationship with the future Hall of Famer as a pupil. His passing took its toll on the 24-year-old forward.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Despite dealing with the death of his mentor, Kuzma was able to have a solid effort against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. The former first-round pick finished with a career-high 15 rebounds to go along with 17 points.
Trending
Heat Injury Report: Latest On Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson Ahead of Game 2 vs Celtics
April 24, 2024 02:46 PM EDT
What Happened to Kenny Smith’s Legs? Unfolding the Sad Truth Behind TNT Host’s Dodgy Knees
April 22, 2024 08:05 PM EDT
“So Rigged”: All Hell Breaks Loose as Jamal Murray Forces LeBron James’ Lakers Into Bitter Embarrassment
April 23, 2024 06:21 AM EDT
Is Dawn Staley Married? Details on South Carolina Coach’s Love Life and Special Bond With Lisa Boyer
March 16, 2024 06:41 PM EDT
Billionaire Michael Jordan’s $61 Million Arrival in Talladega Saw Unusual Absence of Wife Yvette Prieto
April 22, 2024 03:36 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
“I was just thinking about what he stood for and what he meant to the game,” Kuzma said, “and tonight, I just tried to be fearless. Plain and simple. I just tried to play my heart out. That’s what he did every night and what he would have wanted all of us to do tonight.”
On Kobe Bryant and The Impact He Had
Postgame, Kuzma opened up about Kobe’s untimely death and how it affected people all around.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“There were a lot of emotions out there tonight from everyone,” Kuzma said. “Obviously, the Laker fan base, Laker desk, there were a lot of front office desk members that have been here for all of his 20 years as a Laker. Some of the players have known him, played with him, played against him, some of the coaches have coached against him, so you know, there were a lot of emotions out there tonight.”
“This week, I cried a lot, laughed a lot; I probably cried so much that I don’t have any more tears left in me,” Kuzma said of his Kobe’s passing.
* @kylekuzma postgame: “I probably cried so much that I don’t have any more tears left in me. I was just thinking about what (Kobe) stood for and what he meant to the game and tonight, I just tried to be fearless. Plain and simple. I just tried to play my heart out.”
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 2, 2020
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Written by:
