Kyle Alexander Kuzma is an American professional basketball player who plays as a power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is one of the key players for the Lakers, along with Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Early life
Kyle Kuzma was born on July 24, 1995, in Flint, Michigan, and was raised by his single mother, Karri Kuzma, a shot put champion who played at the high school level. Kyle has only met his birth father once; in fact, his younger brother and sister’s father, Larry Smith, is more of a father figure to him. At the very young age of two, Kyle had a basketball ring placed in his living room, sparking his interest in the game.
Kuzma attended Swartz Creek Community Schools and transferred to Bentley High School in Michigan. As a junior, he averaged 17.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.4 blocks per game. Kuzma showed impressive talent from a young age and was picked by Rise Academy head coach Vin Sparacio. He saw potential in the little boy and brought him to Philadelphia. In 2017, he studied sociology at the University of Utah.
Kyle Kuzma career
From the age of two, Kuzma was drawn to basketball. During his high school years in Michigan, he averaged 17.9 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.4 blocks per game. He was considered a standout player in the game. During his time at Rise Academy as a high school senior, he averaged 22 points and seven rebounds per game. He was offered to play Division I by many schools, but soon settled on the University of Utah in 2013. In 2017, Kuzma entered the 2017 NBA draft in his senior year and was selected by the Brooklyn Nets. But in an exchange in a draft-day trade, he signed his rookie-scale contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2017, Kuzma signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, entering his third season with the team. Since then, he has had a successful career and is playing his third season with the Lakers. In December 2017, he had a career-high 38 points, and in the following game against the Golden State Warriors, he had a team-high 27 points, making him the first Laker rookie to score 25 or more points in three straight games after Jerry West. In the 2018-2019 season, he had a season-best 37 points in October 2018 and a career-best 41 points in January 2019 against the Detroit Pistons.
Kyle Kuzma Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Kyle Alexander Kuzma |
| date of birth | July 24, 1995 |
| Age | 29 years |
| place of birth | Flintstone, Michigan, USA |
| nationality | American |
| job | basketball player |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Lion |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 6′ 6” – in centimeters – 203 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 100kg – in pounds – 221 pounds |
| bust size | 42 inches |
| waist size | 34 inches |
| bicep size | 15.5 inches |
| shoe size | 12 (USA) |
| Hair color | dark brown |
| eye color | dark brown |
| body type | Sporty |
Kyle Kuzma family | |
| father | Larry Smith (stepfather) |
| mother | Karri Kuzma |
| sister | Brianna (half sister) |
| Brothers | André (half-brother) |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Bentley High School |
| University | The University of Utah |
Kyle Kuzma relationship status | |
| marital status | in relation |
| affair | Yes |
| Who is Kyle Kuzma’s girlfriend? | Vanessa Hudgens |
| Is he gay? | no |
Personal life
Kuzma dated Instagram fitness model Katya Elise Henry for several months. He was also in a frenzy because he was more than friends with Kendall Jenner and Venessa Hudgens, both rumors were later ruled false. During his time in Australia with Team USA, it was reported by the media that Kuzma was dating Nicole Shiraz, an Australian model. In 2019, Kuzma met former America’s Next Top Model star Winnie Harlow at the Harper’s Bazaar party in New York City. The two have been spotted spending time together during the pandemic and have also confirmed their relationship.
Kyle Kuzma Net Worth
In 2017, Kuzma signed a four-year contract with the Lakers at the rookie level for $8,650,178. Aside from being a notable and professional basketball player, he endorses the Greatest of All-time (GOAT) app and also has a five-year sneaker deal with Puma. His estimated net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
Facts About Kyle Kuzma
- Kyle Kuzma is an American professional basketball player.
- Kuzma grew up in Flint in a violent neighborhood.
- He only met his birth father once when he was a toddler.
- He earned All Pac 12 honors by averaging 16.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game as a junior at varsity.
- Kyle was honored as an NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018).
- He was recognized as an NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP (2019) and Rising Stars Challenge (2018, 2019).