Media

Kyle Kuzma campaigns for LeBron James to make All-Defensive team

Published by
Robert Marvi

In recent seasons, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been criticized for his lax defense.

But lately, he has stepped it up in that department, and as a result, teammate Kyle Kuzma feels that he should be named to an All-Defensive team.

Several years ago, James was considered one of the game’s premier defenders, as he was a regular on an All-Defensive team.

However, he never won the Defensive Player of the Year award. In fact, he feels that he was robbed of the award during the 2012-13 season.

In L.A.’s past couple of games, the four-time MVP has been a force to be reckoned with on the defensive end.

On Friday, he had four steals and three blocked shots as the Lakers got a relatively easy win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Then on Sunday, he had two steals and two blocks in less than 25 minutes as L.A. routed the Golden State Warriors.

James may not end up on an All-Defensive team this season, but if he keeps leading the Lakers to victories while Anthony Davis is out, he may very well win his fifth MVP award.

Robert Marvi

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif., and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA fan since he was a little kid in the mid '90s and fell in love with the Nick Van Exel-led Lakers teams. He truly cherishes the Kobe Bryant-era of Lakers basketball and the five world championships that came with it, and is looking forward to the team's next NBA title.

Published by
Robert Marvi

Recent Posts

T-Mac says LeBron would get ‘crushed’ in 1-on-1 vs. NBA players: ‘And I’m sure LeBron would tell you that’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a phenomenal scorer throughout his lengthy stint…

April 3, 2025

Nick Young says Anthony Davis shouldn’t feel betrayed by Lakers: ‘It’s Luka we talking about’

It has been around two months now since the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks…

April 2, 2025

LeBron says we didn’t see the ‘complete Kobe Bryant’ until years after Shaq was traded away

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was one of the premier players in the NBA…

April 2, 2025

Report: Ex-Lakers star emerges as favorite to be proposed the position of CEO of NBA Europe league

The NBA is seemingly exploring the idea of establishing its own league on the continent…

April 1, 2025

Report: Diddy accuser claims LeBron saw him in rough shape after being sexually assaulted at ‘freak-off’

New disturbing allegations against disgraced hip-hop artist Sean "Diddy" Combs have recently come to light.…

April 1, 2025

LeBron James’ blunt response to critics that think a team can’t contend after blockbuster trade during season

The Los Angeles Lakers fundamentally altered their roster midway through the 2024-25 regular season. Ahead…

April 1, 2025