Feb 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma Shares Heartfelt Message After First Milwaukee Bucks Home Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 9, 2025 7:40 PM ET

On Sunday afternoon, Kyle Kuzma helped lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 135-127 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers (in Wisconsin).

Kuzma (who was playing his first home game with the Bucks) finished with 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block while shooting 5/13 from the field and 1/6 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.

After the win, the 2020 NBA Champion sent out a post (via X) that had over 5,000 likes and 160,000 impressions in one hour.

He wrote: "Wow what a first game in Milwaukee thanks for showing the kid some love I need it!❤️"

Wow what a first game in Milwaukee thanks for showing the kid some love I need it!❤️
— kuz (@kylekuzma) February 9, 2025

Kuzma had been with the Washington Wizards for part of four seasons (before the trade).

He is averaging 15.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest while shooting 41.6% from the field and 28.2% from the three-point range in 34 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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