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Luke Walton Says Kyle Kuzma Has ‘Made A Lot Of Progress’ From Rookie Season

Kyle Kuzma was a revelation during the 2017-18 NBA season as he easily outperformed being the No. 27 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

The 23-year-old came into the league with a polished offensive game that included hooks, floaters, and a sweet-looking outside shot. Instead of a fringe rotational player, the Los Angeles Lakers may have just drafted a franchise cornerstone.

Despite his scoring prowess, Kuzma still had several things to improve on, such as his passing and defense. Those two skills could transform the sophomore from a microwave scorer to a legitimate star in the NBA.