It’s a dream come true for former Utah forward Kyle Kuzma.
Kuzma was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the number 27 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, but had his rights immediately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers acquired the rights to this pick in the trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets.
Leaving college early, Kuzma finished his junior season as Utah’s leading scorer, averaging 16.4 points per game. He averaged 9.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists and shot 50.4 percent from the field.
With a 6-9 frame, the Flint, MI native has a chance to become a valuable role player within the Lakers organization.