Tania Ganguli: This is not the first time Kyle Kuzma has provided a message of support for Luke Walton in the face of questions about his job security. Here’s what he said tonight.
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Position: F
Born: 07/24/95
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:225 lbs. / 102.1 kg.
Salary: $1,689,840
Born: 07/24/95
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:225 lbs. / 102.1 kg.
Salary: $1,689,840
Nowhere near as vocal as James, Rondo and veteran center Tyson Chandler, Ball wants to try to lead by example first and then be vocal when needed. The second-year point guard envisions Toronto’s Kawhi Leonard leading in a similar fashion. “It’s just a big void to fill,” Ball said. “LeBron and Rondo are arguably two of the best leaders ever. Having both of them out, that’s two of our main guys who are talking on the court. It’s new for me. It’s new for BI [Brandon Ingram]. Kuz [Kyle Kuzma] probably talks the most out of all of us.”
Eric Walden: Kuzma, on his 41 points in three quarters vs. the Pistons: “That was a pretty special game for me.” pic.twitter.com/7Fpcx9djdi
Eric Walden: Kuzma said he heard from Donovan Mitchell following his 41-point effort, but he couldn’t talk too much trash because “he’s got more 40-balls than me.” pic.twitter.com/mdo8YjC8EN
Whenever the Los Angeles Lakers get LeBron James and Rajon Rondo back healthy, Kyle Kuzma wants to see the team implement a strategy it hasn’t yet used this season: a “death lineup.” “Honestly think our small-ball unit can be really good,” Kuzma said at shootaround Wednesday ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Detroit Pistons. “I think we can have a death lineup, whether that’s Rondo and Lonzo [Ball] on the floor at the same time and me and [Brandon Ingram] and Bron, or substituting guys.
Ryan Ward: Kyle Kuzma (back) will return tonight for the #Lakers when they take on the #Mavs on the road. #Lakers
Ohm Youngmisuk: A positive sign for the Lakers: Kyle Kuzma (lower back contusion) will travel with the team today and is listed as questionable to play against Minnesota.
