In his rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Kuzma was a pleasant surprise. However, the former No. 27 overall pick has put in the work this offseason to make sure he’s not just one a hit wonder.
Offensively, Kuzma was about as good as any rookie can be, but defensively, he left a lot to be desired, even with the growth he showed in the last few games of the regular season. This summer, Kuzma has taken steps toward becoming more reliable on that end, which includes getting stronger.