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Frances Tiafoe has been making a name for himself on the tennis circuit for several years now. His performances this year have put him on the map in a big way. In the 2022 US Open, Tiafoe reached the semifinals of the tournament, defeating several top-ranked players along the way, including Rafael Nadal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal]. The 24-year-old tennis went crazy after getting validation from NBA superstar LeBron James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/]. And as he is inching closer to the Lavor Cup, he has earned admiration again from Bron’s ex-teammate in Lakers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/], for a tough move against his opponent. TIAFOE’S BEHIND-THE-BACK PLAY Tiafoe [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frances-tiafoe/] is making headlines in the Laver Cup 2023 as part of Team World. He is currently ranked No. 10 in the world, which is a career-high for him. Tiafoe is making his fourth appearance at the Laver Cup. He has a winning record in the competition, with a 5-3 record in singles matches. In one match against Polish opponent Hubert Hurkacz [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/hubert-hurkacz/], he made an audacious “behind-the-back” play, which caught the attention of Kyle Kuzma [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kyle-kuzma/]. He shared the video clip of the play on his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stories/kuz/3198895300903199363/?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng] and appreciated the play by tagging Big Foe. The team world is closing in on the Lavor Cup title. They just need one final win to clinch the title consecutively for the second time. NBA KING APPRECIATED TIAFOE AFTER HE BEAT NADAL Just 382 days ago, LeBron took to Twitter to congratulate Frances on his victory over Rafael Nadal at the US Open. LeBron’s tweet read, [https://www.insider.com/francis-tiafoe-went-crazy-lebron-james-congratulated-him-us-open-2022-9] “CONGRATS Young King!!! You earned it”. Frances Tiafoe [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-09-10T012413Z_1390013018_UP1EI9A03WCHO_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-USOPEN.jpg]Tennis – U.S. Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 9, 2022 Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. in action during his semi final match against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton This remark, from one of the greatest, left Tiafoe ecstatic. After the tweet went viral, he admitted to going “crazy” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-nba-news-eight-months-after-going-crazy-over-lebron-james-frances-tiafoe-finds-more-validation-from-kevin-durant-as-he-issues-bold-message-at-citi-open/] in the locker room after seeing LeBron’s tweet. “I was losing it in the locker room. I was going crazy. That’s my guy,” he retweeted. READ MORE: Novak Djokovic Fan Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Reynolds Named as American Star Frances Tiafoe Puts Roger Federer on the Spot at Laver Cup [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-novak-djokovic-fan-matthew-mcconaughey-and-ryan-reynolds-named-as-american-star-frances-tiafoe-puts-roger-federer-on-the-spot-at-laver-cup/] As Tiafoe continues to make strides in his tennis career, fans can look forward to more such moments of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Self as He Lights up the Room With His Free-Wheeling Singing Skills [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-twenty-five-year-old-american-tennis-star-frances-tiafoe-turns-on-his-goofy-self-as-he-lights-up-the-room-with-his-free-wheeling-singing-skills/https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-twenty-five-year-old-american-tennis-star-frances-tiafoe-turns-on-his-goofy-self-as-he-lights-up-the-room-with-his-free-wheeling-singing-skills/] 

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<strong>Kyle Kuzma 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements</strong>

Kyle Kuzma is an <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> player currently playing for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/washington-wizards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington Wizards</a>. He is the son of Karri Kuzma, who played shot put at the high school level.

Kuzma attended Bentley High School in Michigan and later played college basketball for Utah. He came into the NBA via the 2017 draft, where Brooklyn Nets selected him as a first-round pick. Kuzma, however, moved to Los Angeles Lakers in a draft-day trade. After keeping him on the roster for four seasons, the LA-based franchise then traded him to the Wizards.

Kyle Kuzma usually plays in the power forward position and has sported jersey no. 0.
<h2>Kyle Kuzma and Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
Kuzma played four complete seasons with the Lakers and represented them in two postseasons. As the Lakers were rebuilding their side, many believed Kuzma could be a future star in the team. However, his impact in purple and gold remained mediocre as he ended the 2020-21 season on a poor note.

[caption id="attachment_642903" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-642903" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-04-11T012345Z_1378777697_MT1USATODAY15878766_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-BROOKLYN-NETS.jpg" alt="Lakers key players benched against Brooklyn Nets" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 10, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) and small forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and power forward Anthony Davis (3) and small forward LeBron James (23) watch from the bench during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]
<h2>Kyle Kuzma?s stats</h2>
<a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kuzmaky01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kriss Kross Kuzma</a> averaged 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in the 2020-21 NBA season.
<h2>Kyle Kuzma?s 2021 net worth and endorsements</h2>
Celebrity Net Worth estimates the net worth of Kuzma as $3 million (updated on September 29, 2021). Kuzma signed a 3-year rookie extension contract with the Lakers. According to Spotrac, his contract is worth $39 million equally divided over three years. He will be an unrestricted free agent at a 29-YO age in 2024.

Kuzma signed a five-year sneaker deal with Puma. He also endorses the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) app.
<h2>Kyle Kuzma charity</h2>
In August 2018, Kuzma supplied 300 backpacks and school supplies at a free basketball camp. In 2019, Kuzma contributed to building a new basketball court in Berston.

Kuzma had once acknowledged how his inspiration and teammate (now former) <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/">LeBron James</a> leads by example, not only on the court but also off it, with his philanthropic activities.

[caption id="attachment_520896" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-520896" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120003045/2020-12-31T025210Z_1454692653_MT1USATODAY15379739_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS-1.jpg" alt="Lakers' Kyle Kuzma" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 30, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) in the second quarter at AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>How to contact Kyle Kuzma?</h2>
<strong>Kyle Kuzma</strong><strong>?s Twitter:?</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/</a>

<strong>Kyle Kuzma</strong><strong>?s Instagram:?</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kuz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/kuz/</a>
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<td width="189"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="177">26</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="177">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Girlfriend</strong></td>
<td width="177">Winnie Harlow</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="177">American</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td width="177">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="177">One</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="177">6? 8?</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="177">100 kg</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="177">2.14 m</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Shoes</strong></td>
<td width="177">Puma</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="177">Puma, GOAT</td>
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Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements Kyle Kuzma is an NBA player currently playing for the Washington Wizards. He is the son of Karri Kuzma, who played shot put at the high school level. Kuzma attended Bentley High School in Michigan and later played college basketball for Utah. He came into the NBA via the 2017 draft, where Brooklyn Nets selected him as a first-round pick. Kuzma, however, moved to Los Angeles Lakers in a draft-day trade. After keeping him on the roster for four seasons, the LA-based franchise then traded him to the Wizards. Kyle Kuzma usually plays in the power forward position and has sported jersey no. 0. Kyle Kuzma and Los Angeles Lakers Kuzma played four complete seasons with the Lakers and represented them in two postseasons. As the Lakers were rebuilding their side, many believed Kuzma could be a future star in the team. However, his impact in purple and gold remained mediocre as he ended the 2020-21 season on a poor note. Apr 10, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) and small forward Kyle Kuzma (0) and power forward Anthony Davis (3) and small forward LeBron James (23) watch from the bench during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters Kyle Kuzma?s stats Kriss Kross Kuzma averaged 12.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in the 2020-21 NBA season. Kyle Kuzma?s 2021 net worth and endorsements Celebrity Net Worth estimates the net worth of Kuzma as $3 million (updated on September 29, 2021). Kuzma signed a 3-year rookie extension contract with the Lakers. According to Spotrac, his contract is worth $39 million equally divided over three years. He will be an unrestricted free agent at a 29-YO age in 2024. Kuzma signed a five-year sneaker deal with Puma. He also endorses the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) app. Kyle Kuzma charity In August 2018, Kuzma supplied 300 backpacks and school supplies at a free basketball camp. In 2019, Kuzma contributed to building a new basketball court in Berston. Kuzma had once acknowledged how his inspiration and teammate (now former) LeBron James leads by example, not only on the court but also off it, with his philanthropic activities. Dec 30, 2020; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Drew Eubanks (14) in the second quarter at AT&amp;T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports How to contact Kyle Kuzma? Kyle Kuzma?s Twitter:?https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/ Kyle Kuzma?s Instagram:?https://www.instagram.com/kuz/  Age 26  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Winnie Harlow  Nationality American  Team Los Angeles Lakers  Rings One  Height 6? 8?  Weight 100 kg  Wingspan 2.14 m  Shoes Puma  Endorsements Puma, GOAT

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