Sure, there's a lot of negativity, but basketball is such a huge thing in my community. Flint has a very rich tradition in basketball. Kyle Kuzma More Quotes by Kyle Kuzma More Quotes From Kyle Kuzma There's always going to be obstacles and people that doubt you. So it's about proving people wrong and bettering yourself and trying to be the best you. Kyle Kuzma yourselfbestyoupeople I don't go to malls. I've just always been a simple person. I hang out, work out. That's what I think is fun. Kyle Kuzma thinksimpleworkfun Lifestyle-wise, like L.A. in general, Utah is very conservative, very laid back, and L.A. is nothing like that. Kyle Kuzma nothingbacklikeconservative That's one thing I try to take pride in: not changing up. Just being who I am, and having people love me or hate me for who I am. Kyle Kuzma i-ammelovepeople A lot of people think it takes millions of dollars to give back or inspire, but just you showing up means a lot. Kyle Kuzma backthinkyoupeople It's tough to win on the road, you know... at the end of the day, it's just tough to win on the road. Kyle Kuzma roaddaywinyou After college, I really looked at every single shot that I shot. Pretty much every shot in my sophomore year and my junior year and just watched my form. I watched how I shot it from 3, and I just noticed I was a very undisciplined shooter. Kyle Kuzma prettyyearsinglecollege I've never really been a numbers guy... I like to score, for sure... but my main thing is I want to win. Kyle Kuzma neverwinwantnumbers A lot people have a strong work ethic because they want the lifestyle, or they want the money, but me, I have a hard work ethic because I love the game. Kyle Kuzma mehard-workworklove Going into a new school, you don't want to be the new kid and be quiet and shy. You want to stand out. You want people to know who you are in that school. I think that also helped me growing up. I always wanted people to know me throughout the school. Kyle Kuzma meyoupeopleschool I always said if I had a platform to speak, I am going to speak. I feel it is just important, not only for African American-related things but world things in general. Kyle Kuzma i-amfeelspeakworld I just want to be a complete player. Kyle Kuzma completejustplayerwant I've always kinda guarded perimeter guys. I'm a little bit more comfortable guarding guys off screens. It kinda keeps me engaged in the game, locked in. Kyle Kuzma moregamemealways All the top guys are complete players, and if I'm not, I won't be there. Kyle Kuzma guyscompleteplayerstop You're going to have people that are high on you one day and low on you the next. For me, it's just to stay levelheaded and stay working. Kyle Kuzma daymeyoupeople When I'm locked in and focused, I can do pretty much anything I want. Kyle Kuzma prettyfocusedi-canwant I think I can bring to the NBA versatility. I feel like the league is going toward four men that can pass, dribble, shoot, rebound, defend. I think I can do all that and bring that to the table at the highest level. Kyle Kuzma feelthinki-canmen It's one thing to talk to a vet about something, but when you're talking to a fellow rookie going through the same struggles you are, you kind of understand it - and you grow together like that. Kyle Kuzma growunderstandyoutogether Flint is a big, industrial city. But when I was growing up, they had the recession, lead in the water, and all this other stuff. The city was really depleted. Kyle Kuzma citybiggrowing-upwater I want to clean up my handle. Get stronger. Those are the things that will help me out in the long run. Kyle Kuzma willmestrongerlong
