NBA Star and Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma graced a media session organized by businessman Carlo Singson who is also the CEO & MD of SEM (Sports, Entertainment, Media) Consultancy Ltd.
Singson was gladly introduced on stage by the official host of the event, Migs Bustos of ABS-CBN News. He opened the press conference by acknowledging partner sponsors and media outlets.
Bustos shared the business commitment and fashion venture of Kyle Kuzma in his Manila tour. His program and initiative of helping children globally by way of basketball clinics was also mentioned as part of his activities in the country.
Furthermore, Kyle visited Hong Kong and China for business opportunities and promoted his outreach program which is the same reason why he is in the Philippines.
IMMERSION INTO PHILIPPINE CULTURE
Kyle also talked about how he fondly knows Filipino NBA star Jordan Clarkson while also sharing the engagement he had over the week. Kuzma was part of the BUT FIRST, COFF33: Kuz Coff33 Break event last August 25, 2024, at the Mall of Asia Main Atrium in Pasay City.
Kyle shared how he promotes his fashion and art by his collaboration with shoe giant Puma. Kuzma has his own brand called Childhood Dreams that started in 2020. The clothing line visualizes youth energy and color-blocking design into efficient pieces to fit fashion wardrobes.
The NBA Star added that he is here to talk with distributors and share his art and passion with his clothing brand in the Philippines. Kyle said, "I always liked art and had a notebook drawing Dragon ball Z that started when I was a child."
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Kyle also shared his off-court initiative and profit for Single Mothers as his way of giving back to the community. Kuzma grew up in the state of Michigan raised by a Single Mom while also his experience that he had to babysit when he was a kid.
BUILDING A WINNING CULTURE
Kuzma also talked about averaging career highs and outlook for the upcoming NBA season. Being a leader for the Washington Wizards, Kyle shared that winning a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 is his motivation and added that he is sharing the experience with his teammates to build and get the team better.
Moreover, Kyle said that building a winning culture after rebuilding the team last season is important. He emphasized how their mini-camp with the team this off-season would help them make a statement in the upcoming NBA season.
Kuz shares the "Mamba Effect" of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar, Kobe Bryant as he takes on a leadership role. "It pushes me to strive for that mentality. If you love something do the best into your ability.", Kyle adds.
Kyle ended the session on what Filipino fans can expect from him. He talked about his basketball clinic in Manila which aims to develop youth players and help them get through the basics and discipline of basketball.
Kuzma also thanked the media and the Philippines for the warm welcome he received in his first visit in the country. "Thank you, guys, for coming out. Just the love here is amazing", Kuzma ends.
Written by: Renz Delim
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