One of the things that has made Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma stand out this season is his confidence and fearlessness. Regardless of the stage or situation, Kuzma never seemed overwhelmed or been afraid of taking any shot.
Additionally, despite being the 27th overall pick in the Draft, Kuzma never sounds impressed by his performances. While others may not have expected him to be this good, Kuzma himself believes this is par for the course.
This mindset is something that has been noticeable by all of his teammates and in a piece by Jack Jenson of SLAM Magazine, fellow rookie Lonzo Ball raved about Kuzma’s confidence and believes it helps him:
“He wants to be the best.