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Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues the call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues the call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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.
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.
Lefraud was holding him back
— 𝐽𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝐻𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝐵𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑟¹³ (@HoldMyDurag) January 12, 2022
Lebron made him horrible
— CP/PM Burner (12-5) & (26-17) & (30-10) (@CPTrey3) January 12, 2022
Notice how he’s a superstar after leaving LeBron
— Regular Season Not Moving Me (@Claxstan) January 12, 2022
LeShit held him back
— KD’s Burner 🐐 (@KD_SZN7) January 12, 2022
better than russ, lebron held him back
— Scottie’s Burner (20-17) (@ScottieBurner) January 12, 2022
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.
— Bootsy Duncan (@BootsyInThe4th) January 12, 2022
LeBron holds everyone back smh https://t.co/nqnzWEd2gQ
— Will (@RobSanchezEra) January 12, 2022
Better than westbrook https://t.co/Kw6Bw3jESt
— Limas ♕︎☹︎ #RaulNeto #NBAAllStar (22-10) (@LimonadeKing) January 12, 2022
Russ was dope with us but I’m so glad Kuz is with us #Wizards https://t.co/N0Nq17S9og
— Kidd Kong (@kidd_kongmusic) January 12, 2022
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He was balling before Bron and clearly after Bron. Happy for dude https://t.co/5dGFUMjg9U
— Chriman (@chriman_) January 12, 2022
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.
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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.
