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Kyle Kuzma motivated by playing for a historic organization like Lakers, learning from Rajon Rondo and LeBron James

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.