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Kyle Kuzma

The Kyle Kuzma We’ve Been Waiting For

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*FB&G flashback scene* It’s the day after Thanksgiving. Black Friday! Time to go shopping. So much to choose from. Know what I’m not buying? Kyle Kuzma stock, that’s what. On this night, in a win over the Utah Jazz, Kuzma looks like the player he has for too many nights in the infant stages of […]

Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma Named to All-Rookie Teams

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The Lakers announced Tuesday that Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma were named to the All-Rookie Teams. Kuzma earned a 1st team nod while Ball was named to the 2nd team. It is the 4th straight year the Lakers have had a representative on either 1st or 2nd team, with Brandon Ingram (2nd), D’Angelo Russell (2nd), […]

I Have Young Player Playoff Experience Envy

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The playoffs are in full swing and I must admit I am jealous — though maybe not in the way you’d think. Of course I miss the Lakers playing in these types of meaningful games. Sports, for me, are as much about the stakes as they are the daily entertainment offered. I mean, I love […]

Lakers Podcast: Lonzo’s Struggles and a Glass Half-Full

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In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I discuss Lonzo Ball’s recent struggles and get into some of the contributing factors for his recent run of poor offensive play. We discuss the current strengths of Lonzo’s game, but also areas where he’s showing a need to improve — specifically related to […]

20 Stats on the Pre-ASG Lakers

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57 games are in the books and the Lakers are 7 games out of the playoffs. In a year without any incentive to lose but also without a realistic shot at the playoffs, it’s a year to focus on growth. Many seasons are defined by winning or losing. For LA, this one is different. The process […]

On Kyle Kuzma’s Latest Challenge

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Kyle Kuzma is a burgeoning star. He may only be a rookie, but a combination of his game + his draft position + the city he plays in + the franchise he plays for = a dramatic rise in exposure and relevance in the league. If you don’t believe me, all you have to do […]

Riffing on the Lakers Rising Stars

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It’s commonplace now for the Lakers to have players in All-Star Weekend’s version of the “futures” game, the Rising Star Challenge presented by Sponsor X (is it still Sprite? Kia? I honestly don’t know). While the game has morphed into a US vs. the World format, the gist is the same. First and second year […]

Same Faces, New Places: Lakers Usage

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People change. Are you the same you were a year ago? Are you spending your time the same ways? A year ago I hadn’t even considered writing or podcasting, and used Twitter rather passivey. I’d say I’m mostly the same person but with more experience and smarts and have used my time rather differently. NBA […]