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Kyle Kuzma's narrative is quintessential in the discussion of players whose potential became stunted. Rising alongside Lonzo Ball and later becoming a significant part of LeBron James' championship-winning team, Kuzma's journey took a downward spiral after the infamous Russell Westbrook trade that saw him land with the Washington Wizards.
Despite posting impressive numbers, Kuzma’s stats have come to represent a hollow achievement as he struggled to compete effectively as the primary scorer on a non-contending team. His role as a third or fourth option on a playoff team reflects his true potential, yet now it seems more likely that his best years are behind him, further complicated by trade rumors and an overall lack of direction for the Wizards.