Kyle Kuzma Reluctantly Picks LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant

Kyle Kuzma may idolize Kobe Bryant, but he gives the edge to LeBron James as the greatest player of his generation.

Kuzma points to James heading to seven consecutive NBA Finals, while admitting that it’s “hard to go against Kobe.”

The rookie forward is putting his money on the Golden State Warriors to win the championship.

Per Lakers Nation:

But for as much affinity as he has for the five-time champion, Kuzma still went with LeBron James as the best player of the generation, while also picking the Golden State Warriors to win the 2018 NBA Finals, via the “Inside The Zone with Chris Broussard” podcast:

“Um… Golden State. It’s tough. It’ll be interesting. I want to see how they do against Houston. I think Houston’s had a phenomenal season. Bron is Bron. I’m never going to count him out, because he’s the greatest player of this generation. No question. … It’s hard to go against Kobe but, I mean, he’s been to the Finals seven straight times.”