All about Kyle Kuzma with stats and contract info originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
Kyle Kuzma arrived in Washington as part of a package from the L.A. Lakers in the Russell Westbrook trade. Kuzma, along with his L.A. teammates Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, have been huge factors in the Wizards' rise to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference this season.
Kuzma has gone viral on social media multiple times since he was drafted 27th overall out of Utah in the 2017 NBA Draft. Playing alongside LeBron James will also draw extra attention to a player, but Kuzma also garnered media attention thanks to his short-lived relationship with Kendall Jenner and for his pregame fashion choices--including his extremely large pink sweater.
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Here's everything you need to know about one of the Wizards' brightest young stars:
Kyle Kuzma's Bio
- Height: 6-foot-9
- Weight: 221 pounds
- Birthdate: July 24, 1995
- Age: 26
- Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
- NBA experience: 4 seasons (2018-21)
- Jersey No. 33
Kyle Kuzma's Career Stats
Kuzma has been productive on the wing since he entered the pros. Here are his career statistics (through Nov. 28, 2021):
- 296 games, 29.9 minutes per game
- 15.1 PPG, 2.0 APG, 5.9 RPG, 0.6 SPG, 0.5 BPG
- 44.6% FG, 33.9% 3P, 72.1% FT
Kyle Kuzma's Contract Details
Kyle Kuzma inked his current contract while he was still with the Los Angeles Lakers, in December of 2020. The deal was for three-years, $39 million, with all the money guaranteed. The contract is a very even, solid one, as Kuzma has earned $13 million for the first year of the deal and will earn another $13 million this season. He will be under contract through 2023-24 with Washington, barring a trade.
What is Kyle Kuzma's role with the Wizards?
Since arriving in the nation's capital following the Westbrook trade, Kuzma has impressed coaches and fans during his time as a Wizard. Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. has relied on Kuzma as one of the team's starting forwards, playing alongside fellow former Laker Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the starting lineup.
Kuzma has shown a knack for hitting clutch threes (including a game-winner against Cleveland) as well as increasing his rebounding total from his first few seasons. Kuzma's 9.2 rebounds per game this season are far and away the best he's posted in his career. His 2.7 assists and and 0.7 blocks per game are also career-highs. Look for Kuzma to retain a vital role in Washington's rotation.
