Kuzma: I want to be as big as Kobe, Jordan, and Michael Jackson

Jordan-esque · Post #1 » by **Jordan-esque** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:45 pm

You know what that Kyle Kuzma quote reminded me of?

Quote from a rookie Kobe Bryant: “I want to be the Will Smith of the NBA”.

Jedi32 · Post #2 » by **Jedi32** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:56 pm

I hope we keep Kuzma. This kid has the right mindset

-Spyda- · Post #3 » by **-Spyda-** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:29 pm

Me too.
And ?

No name · Post #4 » by **No name** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:34 pm

I hope he focuses on basketball and not stardom.

TKainZero · Post #5 » by **TKainZero** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:08 pm

I never got the Michael Jackson hype...
Dude was weird...

I know he made thriller...

PKABOOICU · Post #6 » by **PKABOOICU** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 6:34 pm

TKainZero wrote:I never got the Michael Jackson hype...
Dude was weird...

I know he made thriller...

agree, but he was probably the greatest entertainer of all time...im sure his live shows were twice what someone like Beyonce could do

Jordan-esque · Post #7 » by **Jordan-esque** » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:30 pm

Read on Twitter

Landsberger · Post #8 » by **Landsberger** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:13 am

Gotta like the confidence. You gotta back it up with results or it's just cocky however. I still think he's got improvement ahead of him. Every time there was a public criticism about him he filled it in last year. Doesn't rebound then he went on a double double spree. Doesn't pass then he started dropping dimes at a much higher rate. Doesn't defend then he started putting in a ton of effort on that end. The signs are there that he may be able to put it all together and he's got the ability to listen. That's more than half the battle.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised that he's required to make the trade we want to. His all around potential along with 4 more years on a rookie deal is very valuable.

jay51024 · Post #9 » by **jay51024** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 4:43 am

Read on Twitter

Slink · Post #10 » by **Slink** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:04 am

jay51024 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Lozno better be taking notes

BEazy · Post #11 » by **BEazy** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:09 am

TKainZero wrote:I never got the Michael Jackson hype...
Dude was weird...

I know he made thriller...

Spoiler:

MAMBAEMD · Post #12 » by **MAMBAEMD** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:15 am

Slink wrote:
jay51024 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Lozno better be taking notes

Lonzo has also been busting his butt this summer according to Pelinka.

LAKESHOW · Post #13 » by **LAKESHOW** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:23 am

I think i recall Kobe in the past saying something like he was shooting like 500 or more jumpshots a day, during the offseason

stan francisco · Post #14 » by **stan francisco** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:08 am

If he focuses on the work, recognition will come. Don’t chase fame, let fame chase you.

He’s got the personality, is witty and very bright.

Keep doing the work!

Spens1 · Post #15 » by **Spens1** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:35 am

lakerRD wrote:
Slink wrote:
jay51024 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Lozno better be taking notes

Lonzo has also been busting his butt this summer according to Pelinka.

Lonzo's day should be like this

6am - Shooting (FT's)
9am - shooting (3pt)
12pm - driving to the lane
3pm - Shooting (3pt)
6pm - shooting (in general)

Spens1 · Post #16 » by **Spens1** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 10:35 am

back on topic, its the right idea, i hope we keep Kuzma i really do because his mentality is fantastic.

Post #17 » by **milesfides** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:25 pm

Too bad he plays defense like tito

danfantastk32 · Post #18 » by **danfantastk32** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:45 pm

Nothing wrong with wanting to be a basketball great.

Hope he appreciates that the 'greats' don't just get it handed to them. Good to see someone wants it though.

Leor_77 · Post #19 » by **Leor_77** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:22 pm

jay51024 wrote:

Read on Twitter

You can't teach this kind of work ethic. We keep this kid at all costs.

Jody Smokz · Post #20 » by **Jody Smokz** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:24 pm

I think Lonzo's problem is more inconsistent foot work than the actual stroke.

Spens1 wrote:
lakerRD wrote:
Slink wrote:
Lozno better be taking notes

Lonzo has also been busting his butt this summer according to Pelinka.

Lonzo's day should be like this

6am - Shooting (FT's)
9am - shooting (3pt)
12pm - driving to the lane
3pm - Shooting (3pt)
6pm - shooting (in general)