Live broadcast, December 6th today, according to Shams, Eagle and Sun expressed their interest in Kuzma.
In an exclusive interview with Shams, Kuzma talked about the Lakers general manager Pelinka. Kuzma said, “I did help the Lakers a little in my first deal, let them get a discount from their hometown. (If a player is willing to sign a contract with the team at a lower price than his competitors, he will offer the team a “hometown discount”. The team has reason to look for players who are willing to give discounts to their hometown, because the team can reach an agreement with the players at a price lower than the market.)
I have always been very grateful to Pelinka (vice president of basketball operations of the Lakers) for giving me the deal, because it gives me a sense of security and also gives me a player option. I am one of the few players in NBA history who are not the Lotto show but have player options in the renewal. From signing this deal to my progress as a player, to this summer, everything is good for me.”
During the off-season last year, the Lakers sent out kurzma, pop, Harrell and 2022 first round signatures. They got Westbrook, a 2024 round sign and a 2028 round sign from the Wizards.
Kurzma can get 20.6 points, 7.7 boards and 3.6 help per game this season. After his contract this season, he also has a player option of 13 million dollars.