“Nah, make it Clutch Kuz, but First Team Defense”: Kyle Kuzma sends out a message following his game-clinching block on the seven-foot Joel Embiid

Arjun Julka | 03/02/2022
"Nah, make it Clutch Kuz, but First Team Defense": Kyle Kuzma sends out a message following his game-clinching block on the seven-foot Joel Embiid

Kyle Kuzma tweets about being All-NBA Defensive First Team after pulling off a game-clinching block on MVP front runner Joel Embiid.

Kyle Kuzma is making Lakers Nation regret all the mocking and hate they threw at him. The former champion is showing his true potential in the Wizard uniform. According to various reports, LeBron James played the role of a catalyst in Kuzma’s exit from the purple and gold franchise.

And it is evident who got the better of the trade. The 6″9′ forward is excelling in all facets of the game, not limited to offense. On Thursday night’s game against the Sixers in Philadelphia, Kuzma had one of the best blocks of his career on the seven-foot Embiid, resulting in the Wizards winning the contest.

The Washington team finally ended their six-game losing streak, with Kuzma leading the way from the front. The 26-year old had 24-points, 7-rebounds, and 3-blocks. Kuzma was 10-for-19 from the field and an impressive 4-for-6 from the 3-point line.

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It seems like Kuzma has Embiid’s number, a couple of weeks back, Kuzma performed one of the best dunks of his career, posterizing Embiid and now the block.

Kyle Kuzma believes he has played All-NBA First team this season.

Kuzma has had a complete turnaround year playing for the Wizards. Though the Wizards are struggling for a spot in the play-in tournament, Kuzma is making all the internet trolls delete their previous posts. The Michigan native is averaging 16.4 PPG, 8.9 RPG, shooting 46.0% from the field.

The former Lakers player is definitely a candidate for the MIP this season. In his first season with the Wizards, Kuzma recorded his career-high of 41-points. The Wizards forward make his presence felt from beyond the arc as well.

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Though Kuzma has been impressive on both ends of the floor, All-NBA Defensive First Team seems tough to attain, considering the competition from Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo being top contenders.

 

 

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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