Puma Signs Kyle Kuzma
to Five-Year Deal
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The endorsement deal is expected to pay the
Lakers star more than $20 million.
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The No. 1 thing I was trying to look for was a little bit more control, a little bit more freedom to do certain things. Not to be restricted from an
idea standpoint.
, Kyle Kuzma, via statement.
Having a brand fully commit to me and see that I have visions too – that could work out well for the brand and me as well. Puma was that. , Kyle Kuzma, via statement


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The contract makes Kuzma one of Puma's highest-paid players.
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The addition of Kyle to our expanding hoops roster is a huge step for our brand.
, Adam Petrick, Puma global director of brand and marketing, via statement.
Kuzma was previously signed to a two-year deal with Nike that paid just $25,000 per year.
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The forward will miss at least the first three weeks of training camp with a stress reaction in his foot.
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The Lakers open the regular season against
the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 22.