One player who will be absolutely crucial to the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship hopes this season is third-year forward Kyle Kuzma. With so much focus on the backcourt due to the decision of Avery Bradley to not return and the addition of JR Smith, Kuzma has fallen under the radar.
This season has been a difficult and inconsistent one for Kuzma. His numbers are down across the board, but that was to be expected with the addition of Anthony Davis. His role was completely different from previous years, and injuries have been an issue as well which has severely hindered his ability to get into a rhythm this season and his overall efficiency bears that out.