03 Oct Puma Signs Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma
Puma signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma to a five-year endorsement deal, according to The Athletic.
This move had been rumored for several weeks. Kuzma wore Nike sneakers for the first two years of his career.
Puma signaled its return to making basketball footwear last year by signing the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft, DeAndre Ayton, as well as the No. 2 pick, Marvin Bagley. Other players signed by Puma include DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay, Terry Rozier and Danny Green, and this year’s No. 3 overall pick, RJ Barrett.