Kyle Kuzma has had a roller-coaster NBA career to date, but despite some rough patches, he believes there’s still much more in the tank.
In an interview with Bleacher Report’s Tyler Conway, Kuzma says that he “definitely” believes he has All-Star talent.
“I definitely can. I definitely believe that, too. I don’t really care what nobody thinks or says. I know myself, and I know my ability. It’s hard to be consistent in an inconsistent role. I’m excited for a more consistent space next year,” Kuzma said.
Since being drafted in 2017, Kuzma has shown flashes of All-Star scoring numbers, but they haven’t been consistent up to this point of his career. In four seasons with the Lakers, Kuzma is averaging 15.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
As the Lakers improved, Kuzma’s role and scoring numbers diminished somewhat. After averaging 18.7 points per game in his second season, Kuzma only averaged 12.8 points per game the next two seasons.
The Lakers may need Kuzma to take a step as well, as the 2020-21 season didn’t go as plan for Los Angeles. The Lakers finished seventh in the Western Conference, just barely sneaking into the playoffs only to lose to the Phoneix Suns in the first round.
