When it comes to making fashion statements, no one on the Los Angeles Lakers does so more than rookie Kyle Kuzma. His fur coat earlier this season turned heads and he did so again on Wednesday night when brought out a Nick Van Exel throwback jersey.
Van Exel of course, was the Lakers’ second-round pick in 1993 and quickly became one of the team’s most popular players in the years between the Showtime and Kobe/Shaq years. Apparently one of those fans was Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James.
When pictures began floating around of Kuzma’s homage to Van Exel, James showed his appreciation for the throwback:
Apparently some fans questioned why James cared about the former Lakers point guard because he would have one more response, imploring fans to do some research and check his highlights:
Nick the Quick was a Animal out there!