Now he's back at the center


In fact, if you think about it, Kyle Kuzma's basketball career is perfect.

He was selected 27th overall in the first round by the Lakers in 2017.

As a last-place pick, and was still drafted by a major team, Kuzma's development should have faced numerous obstacles.

But surprisingly, Walton, the Lakers' head coach at the time, did not choose to cultivate more talented players such as Yinggolam, but entrusted Kuzma with important responsibilities, and eventually achieved his extraordinary life.

In his rookie season, Kuzma averaged 16.1 points per game, and in his second year he averaged 18.7 points.

Outstanding personal performance, so that he was regarded as a treasure by the Lakers in the deal on thick eyebrows, and the result was smooth to stay on the team.

Alongside the two superstars, Kuzma played like a fish and was only asked to defend and shoot well.

In 2020, he followed the team to the finals and won the championship trophy.

That year, Kuzma was 24 years old and the first player in his generation to win a championship.

After the 2021 season, Kuzma was traded by the Lakers to the Wizards.

Here, he once again proved his ability, and the offense repeatedly left impressive performances.

Last season, Kuz Horse can average a career-high 21.2 points, All-Star votes ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference front court.

When Beal was out for a long time due to injury, it was he and Wave who carried the team forward and nearly took the Wizards to the play-offs.

This offseason, the 27-year-old Kuzma signed a four-year, $102 million contract extension with the Wizards.

In the case of Beal and Boshen have been traded, he has become the new core of the team.

Wizards management said the new season will be rebuilt around Poole and Kuzma.

Not surprisingly, Kuzma's average should continue to improve, and there is even the possibility of a double-double.

From the No. 27 pick who nearly fell out of the first round in the past, to the would-be star players who have won the championship and signed a big contract.

Kuzma's basketball life, isn't that perfect?


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