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‘Kuzma Has an L in His Name’: Fans Troll Kyle Kuzma for Rejecting Mavericks Trade as They Close In on NBA Finals
Kyle Kuzma get the recent dose of internet as the NBA fans never forget what you say. Without mincing any time, they reminded Kuz of the time he rejected a trade to Mavs at the deadline.
The Washington Wizards forward, Kyle Kuzma, is poised to be a significant trade asset during the upcoming offseason. Despite the Wizards' previous reluctance to part ways with him due to their high asking price, Kuzma's declining contract value and impressive offensive production make him an appealing option for numerous NBA teams.
However, the NBA fans seem to take note of Kuzma’s trade choices and when a tweet surfaced reminding of the time when Kuz preferred not to go with the Dallas Mavericks trade.
Seeming to have mock him at the time when the Mavs advanced to the NBA Finals with just one game away, fans took a dig at Wizards' lackluster performance this season.
A fan wrote: “Kuzma has an L in his name”
Few more fans rallied to the comments section to cast their opinion.
Kyle Kuzma Rejected Mavericks Trade At The Deadline
In the days leading up to the recent NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards were on the verge of trading forward Kyle Kuzma to the Dallas Mavericks.
The potential deal was so close that it hinged on Kuzma's own decision. When Wizards' decision-maker Michael Winger presented the framework of the trade to send Kuzma to Dallas, Kuzma expressed his desire to remain with the Wizards.
As reported by The Athletic's Josh Robbins, Kuz said, "In my career, I won a championship. So, I understand that when we play this game of basketball it's not about contending for a playoff spot.”
However, Kuzma boasted on his views on not seeing Mavs as a firm contender of the title and his views did not age well.
“It's about contending for an NBA championship. There's only like three or four contenders—true contenders. I just felt like our timelines didn't line up," he further added.
Despite not having a formal no-trade clause in his contract, Kuzma's commitment to the team influenced the decision-making process. This level of transparency and player involvement in trade discussions is rare in the NBA, but it underscores the importance of Kuzma to the Wizards' future plans.
Following the breakdown of the trade involving Kuzma, the Mavericks engaged in a successful trade with the Wizards, acquiring center Daniel Gafford in exchange for draft picks and Richaun Holmes.
Looking ahead, Kuzma's name might resurface in future trade talks, potentially leading to new opportunities for both the Wizards and interested teams seeking his services.
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