After intense talks over Kuzma’s departure for another team didn’t materialize into something real, and Kuzma’s trade didn’t happen, LA Lakers power forward took time to discuss his current role in LA Lakers roster.

When asked by the media, if Kuzma is now feeling any pressure at the Lakers, he responded negatively.

“No, nope. Just play my role. Come in, play with energy, crash the boards every time, and when I get the ball just try to make the best of it. There’s no pressure. The media people, they may try to make those extra pressures on you, but I trust my teammates and I trust in what we got going on here and I just try to play my role.” Kuzma said.