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Kyle Kuzma Fires Back At Spencer Dinwiddie, Who Threw Shade On The Wizards Post-Game

Kyle Kuzma enjoyed much success with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he also found his name being thrown in the rumor mill quite often. After their disappointing 2020-21 campaign, it didn’t take too long for the Lakers to package Kuzma in a trade to the Washington Wizards.

Getting traded out of the Lakers however turned out to be a beneficial move for Kuzma’s career. As a matter of fact, Kuzma is playing the best basketball of his career this season with averages of 22.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game on 45.9% shooting from the field.

Last night, Kuzma and the Wizards beat the Dallas Mavericks in a close game with a final score of 127-126. Following the game, former Wizards and now Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie did not hold back and threw some shade on his former team:

“They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase. They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. For a team that has real aspirations.. an MVP, went to the conference finals last year, we have to be better,”

Spencer Dinwiddie on Wizards: “They’re not playing for nothing for real… it’s a showcase. They’re over there trying to get paid, not trying to play winning basketball. For a team that has real aspirations.. an MVP, went to the conference finals last year, we have to be better…” pic.twitter.com/VO1QwcYlN9

— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) January 25, 2023

This led to Kyle Kuzma, who was a key figure in the win with his 30 points, tweeting about the Mavs in reference to Dinwiddie’s statements in return.

“The funny thing is they don’t play winning basketball there,”

The funny thing is they don’t play winning basketball ✌✌✌ https://t.co/O4klCwulLG

— kuz (@kylekuzma) January 25, 2023