After a slow start in the Walt Disney World bubble, the Los Angeles Lakers have re-emerged as true championship contenders. One of the biggest developments has been the emergence of Kyle Kuzma as a quality defender.
Throughout the first three years of his career, Kuzma was seen as an offense-first player who struggled defensively. However, Kuzma used the quarantine period to get his legs under him and re-commit to defense.
“I had four months to lift lower body, which I didn’t have an opportunity for because of my injury coming into the season,” Kuzma explained.