Kyle Kuzma:
18.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.4 APG, .306 3P%, .581 eFG%, 15.2 PER, 23-years-old
Right now, Kuzma’s stats can’t match those of an average All-Star, but he’s still years away from his prime. He’ll be 27, four seasons from now and it’s easy to see him eclipsing Paul George’s stats from last season: 21.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.3 APG. With that said, Paul George made a name for himself as a great two-way player. If Kuzma wants to become an All-Star he’s going to have to up all of his traditional stats, which won’t be a problem for him, but he’s also going to have to become a lock-down defender.
Can he become a ball hawk? Yes. Kuzma’s becoming famous, not only for his offensive explosions, but also for his work ethic. I believe Kuzma will continue to improve on defense, until he becomes one of the premier 2-way players in the NBA.