MANILA, Philippines — Milwaukee Bucks ahead Kyle Kuzma turned the most recent NBA standout to go to the Philippines this offseason following this “KuzManila II” Asian Tour.
The 30-year-old Kuzma wrapped up his three-day tour on Thursday by gracing the revealing of his portray mural on the Barangay 901 basketball courtroom, North Compound Tenement in Sta. Ana, Manila.
At least Manila Metropolis mayor Isko Moreno led the welcome delegation for the previous NBA champion, who additionally had basketball clinics and mini scrimmage with Manila children and aspiring ballers.
“Mahal sa Manila. Humbled soldier,” mentioned Kuzma in his social media after different stops in Singapore and China as he seems to be ahead to his first full season with the Bucks.
Kuzma, an NBA champ with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, was traded midseason to the Bucks from the Washington Wizards in lieu of Khris Middleton.
He performed 33 video games with averages of 14.5 factors on 33% mark from downtown, 5.5 rebounds and a couple of.6 assists however Milwaukee bowed to eventual NBA finalist Indiana Pacers within the first spherical.
It’s the second Manila go to for Kuzma after his KuzManila Asian Tour final 12 months.
Earlier this month, Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant additionally visited Manila for the primary time as a part of his Asia tour, together with Japan and China.