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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standouts vs New Orleans Pelicans

By Kenneth Teape

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Andrew Bogut #66 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks a shot by DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans as Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half at Staples Center October 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Andrew Bogut #66 of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks a shot by DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans as Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half at Staples Center October 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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Los Angeles Lakers: 3 standouts vs New Orleans Pelicans
PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 20: Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Lakers defeated the Suns 132-130. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Kyle Kuzma

A large portion of the attention this summer given to rookie Lonzo Ball, and rightfully so. He was the No. 2 overall pick out of UCLA and dubbed the face of the franchise for the Lakers. However, he was not the only rookie selected by the Lakers, as Kyle Kuzma has begun making a name for himself as well.

Kuzma dominated the Las Vegas Summer League, winning the MVP award for the championship game out of nowhere. He carried that momentum over into the preseason, where he averaged 17.3 points per game. The regular season is now upon us, and Kuzma is still getting buckets.

Kuzma has provided a scoring punch for the Lakers frontcourt with the second unit. Against the Pelicans Kuzma came off the bench and scored a career-high 20 points; the first and certainly not last time he will hit the 20-point plateau.

Kuzma has quickly taken over a scoring role with the Lakers second unit with his diverse offensive game. He plays with a ton of energy and is always hustling. In addition to the 20 points, he also pulled down six rebounds to go with two assists and one steal.

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