LeBron James wants Kyle Kuzma to pay for their next team dinner after his $40M extension

Last month, rumours spoke about Kyle Kuzma's place with Los Angeles Lakers. 25-year-old apparently wanted a "sizeable" contract with Lakers, especially after 2020 championship at Orlando bubble. According to recent reports, Kyle Kuzma will be signing a $40 million contract extension with team. 

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LeBron James reacts to Kyle Kuzma extension with Lakers

"KUUUUUZZZZZZZZZZZ!!! Congrats bro!!! Next dinner on you for sure!" James wrote on Twitter, clearly excited at new contract. "Vi chronicles," he added, before adding two laughing emojis. Fans appreciated James' enthusiasm, some even joking about Kuzma turning away when it was his chance to pay. 

Earlier, James had also hyped his teammate up, deeming him as player who will make a giant leap during 2020-21 season. James' reply, which came amid various trade rumours, surprised many fans. While it was t a direct confirmation, NBA Twitter was convinced of Kuzma's stay with team. 

Lakers, for first time in over a decade, have signed a rookie contract extension. contract is a three-year $40 million extension, which includes a player option for 2023-24 season. As per reports, n-max rookie extension is being signed for first time in league. With this new contract, Kuzma could become an unrestricted free nt at 28 – which will be his prime. 

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Kyle Kuzma salary

With his new contract, Kuzma will earn $13.3 million per year. Kuzma is currently signed to a four-year, $8,650,178 contract, paying him $2,162,545 per year. By 2023-24, he will have earned $48,526,766 with Lakers. 

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Kyle Kuzma stats

Kuzma averd 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game last season, shooting 43.6% from field. He averd 10 points this postseason, shooting 31.3% from three-point range. While Kuzma stepped up when needed, he averd career-low of 25 minutes. 

(Im credits: Kyle Kuzma, LA Lakers Instagram)