Of all the “young core” players on the Los Angeles Lakers, arguably none have submersed themselves in the franchise’s illustrious and extensive lore more than Kyle Kuzma.
From wearing a throwback Nick Van Exel jersey to a game last season to reaching out to Kobe Bryant for advice just a few months after being drafted, Kuzma has fully bought in to life as a Laker.
In an interview on “Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa,” Kuzma said that playing for a storied franchise like the Lakers pushes him to be a better player.