Kyle Kuzma during a press conference in Makati City as part of his Philippine Tour.–MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net Kyle Kuzma is easily one of the NBA’s most recognizable faces when it comes to game-day outfits.
But on his first morning in Manila, the Washington Wizards star who was a member of the 2020 champion Lakers squad, was far from his usual flamboyant self. Inked all over, the 6-foot-9 forward out of Flint, Michigan, took on questions from the press decked in a plain Rick Owens set—far from the loud designer garbs he’s in during NBA seasons. He did, however, sport a Swiss luxury timepiece which he feels was a nod to his love for art that started during his boyhood years.
“This one is a Patek [Philippe]. I just got it. It’s one of my favorite watches so far.
It’s called the ‘Celestial.’ It has homage to different stars, constellations,” he said. “It has a moon phase which can tell you if it’s a full moon or not.
I think it’s kind of unique. “I love watches, I think it’s another part of me that’s about art. I’ve always loved watches from a young age, I just never really had the money to get the things that I want,” he added with a smirk.
Kuzma developed a fascination for art during his tough, formative years in Flint, a city rife with crime and water crisis northwest of Detroit. Such passion has since led him to collect virtually every kind of art out there. “I think it started as a kid.
I used to draw as a kid in elementary. I always go.