In the minds of many, Kobe Bryant is the greatest player to ever wear the Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Since his retirement, the franchise has been looking for their next star and while they haven’t yet found it, the team has a good core of young talent led by Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Kyle Kuzma.
While Ball and Ingram each were No. 2 picks, it is Kuzma who has come from nowhere to become a major piece for the franchise’s future. His outstanding footwork, offensive arsenal, and fearless mindset have stood out in his rookie campaign.
Kuzma’s early success was perhaps further fueled by an introduction and dinner he had with Bryant.