Many believe that LeBron James has been single-handedly carrying the Lakers this season. James was on fire again for the Lakers in their last game, but couldn’t save them against the Grizzlies. While the Lakers are struggling, some of their former stars who left during the summer have been doing really well.
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Former Lakers star Kyle Kuzma has settled in well at the Wizards. Kuzma recently stepped up for the Wizards as they beat Oklahoma City Thunder by 4 points. Kyle recorded 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists vs the Thunder in 35 minutes.
Earlier, he was a regular starter for the Lakers for a season but lost his place during their championship-winning season.
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Oct 22, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) reacts after making after a three point field goal against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in overtime at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Last season, he started 32 of the 68 games he played and the Lakers traded him to the Wizards. He has averaged 26.6 points per game in his last eight games, which is pretty impressive. However, after his performance vs. the Thunder, NBA Twitter came up with some hilarious reactions targeting LeBron.
NBA Twitter reacts to Kyle Kuzma’s impressive form, fire shots at LeBron James
A post mentioning Kyle Kuzma’s stats from his last eight games recently went viral on Twitter. NBA Twitter couldn’t hold back and reacted with some hilarious posts. Following are some of the best reactions from the same.
LeShit held him back
better than russ, lebron held him back
Him leaving LA was the best thing for him, finally playing in a system that works for him and no matter if Lebron held him back or not Kuz definitely took some once in a lifetime knowledge from him.
LeBron holds everyone back smh
Kyle Kuzma over his last 8 games: 29 PTS - 5 REB - 3 AST 27 PTS - 22 REB - 1 AST 21 PTS - 11 REB - 2 AST 24 PTS - 9 REB - 2 AST 36 PTS - 14 REB - 6 AST 29 PTS - 12 REB - 3 AST 25 PTS - 10 REB - 2 AST 22 PTS - 7 REB - 3 AST Give him his respect
Better than westbrook
Kyle Kuzma over his last 8 games: 29 PTS - 5 REB - 3 AST 27 PTS - 22 REB - 1 AST 21 PTS - 11 REB - 2 AST 24 PTS - 9 REB - 2 AST 36 PTS - 14 REB - 6 AST 29 PTS - 12 REB - 3 AST 25 PTS - 10 REB - 2 AST 22 PTS - 7 REB - 3 AST Give him his respect
Russ was dope with us but I’m so glad Kuz is with us #Wizards
Kyle Kuzma over his last 8 games: 29 PTS - 5 REB - 3 AST 27 PTS - 22 REB - 1 AST 21 PTS - 11 REB - 2 AST 24 PTS - 9 REB - 2 AST 36 PTS - 14 REB - 6 AST 29 PTS - 12 REB - 3 AST 25 PTS - 10 REB - 2 AST 22 PTS - 7 REB - 3 AST Give him his respect
He was balling before Bron and clearly after Bron. Happy for dude
Kyle Kuzma over his last 8 games: 29 PTS - 5 REB - 3 AST 27 PTS - 22 REB - 1 AST 21 PTS - 11 REB - 2 AST 24 PTS - 9 REB - 2 AST 36 PTS - 14 REB - 6 AST 29 PTS - 12 REB - 3 AST 25 PTS - 10 REB - 2 AST 22 PTS - 7 REB - 3 AST Give him his respect
Kuzma has started 39 games this season for the Wizards, already more than his starts from his last season with the Lakers. He is currently averaging 15.6 points per game this season, better than his last two seasons with the Lakers. He has been in great form since leaving the Lakers during the off-season and it appears that the move worked out for him.
LeBron James got one of the best rosters at his disposal this summer with the Lakers, but their performances have been far from good. James has been their only positive this season as several key signings are struggling to adapt. The Lakers are currently on 21-20 this season and next face a struggling Sacramento side on the road.