Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 defeat against the Denver Nuggets, former Lakers player Kyle Kuzma took to X with a cryptic message: “Backkkk dennn they didn’t wantttt mee.”
Kuzma’s tweet hints at his potential impact on the Lakers’ current playoff predicament, suggesting that his presence could have altered the course of the series.
A member of the Lakers’ 2020 championship squad, Kuzma was traded to the Washington Wizards as part of the Russell Westbrook deal in 2021, marking the end of his tenure with the Purple and Gold.
In a dominant performance, the Nuggets secured a convincing 112-105 victory over the Lakers in Game 3, pushing the Lakers to the brink of elimination.
As the Lakers face an uphill battle to avoid an early exit from the playoffs, Kuzma’s reflection serves as a reminder of the complex dynamics and decisions that shape NBA rosters and postseason outcomes.
