Published 18:29 IST, October 6th 2020
Lakers fans sign petition to not award Kyle Kuzma a ring if LA wins NBA Finals
Disappointed with the performance of Lakers star Kyle Kuzma, thousands of fans have signed a ‘Kyle Kuzma should not get a ring if the Lakers win’ petition.
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Los Angeles Lakers are just two wins away from winning ir 17th NBA title, which will also see m equal all-time record held by Boston Celtics. While it is LeBron James and Anthony Davis who are leing charge, y also have young Kyle Kuzma in ir ranks. However, a set of Lakers fans aren’t happy with 25-year-old, with thousands signing a petition against Lakers star.
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Lakers fans sign comical Kyle Kuzma petition
Many Lakers fans have criticized Kyle Kuzma for his performances, with youngster failing to live up to expectations despite starting strong in Orlando bubble. Kuzma's inconsistent performances have attracted wrath of Lakers fans. w, in an attempt to voice ir discontent, Lakers fans have started a petition to deny Kyle Kuzma ring if team wins championship this season.
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petition has been me on website Change.org. Started by Don Stinson, description of petition states that Kuzma should t get a ring if Lakers win NBA Finals. At time of writing more than 11,000 people signed Kyle Kuzma petition. Expressing ir reasons for same, many fans in comments wrote that basketballer has been a disappointment as a Laker. Many ors while giving ir reasons for signing Kyle Kuzma petition suggested that 25-year-old hasn’t worked as hard as or Lakers have.
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Kyle Kuzma stats point to flatline in postseason
A look at Kyle Kuzma stats can give a hint about fan’s discontent when it comes to player. According to Basketball Reference, Kuzma is having a worse season than his aver stats from before. In 2019-20 season, Kyle Kuzma is averaging just 12.8 points, 4.5 total rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.
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However, when it comes to 2020 NBA Finals, Kyle Kuzma’s stats have dipped furr. According to ESPN, Kyle Kuzma is managing just seven points and 1 assist per game across first three Lakers vs Heat encounters. While Kyle Kuzma petition is just a way for angry fans to voice ir discontent, Kuzma will be hoping to prove his doubters wrong in remaining few games of 2020 NBA Finals.
Im Credits: Kyle Kuzma Instagram
18:29 IST, October 6th 2020