After signing a three-year extension before the 2020-21 season, Kyle Kuzma turned himself into a winning role player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kuzma shifted from his normal bench scoring role to a more well-rounded player who embraced the dirty work required to win games. The forward was a more enthusiastic player who also worked hard to become a credible wing defender which helped him stay on the floor even when his shot was not falling-.
With the offseason here earlier than Los Angeles expected, Kuzma is focused on doing whatever it takes to make sure he is contributing toward winning.