Puma Signs Kyle Kuzma <br />to Five-Year Deal<br />.<br />The endorsement deal is expected to pay the <br />Lakers star more than $20 million.<br />.<br />The No. 1 thing I was trying to look for was a little bit more control, a little bit more freedom to do certain things. Not to be restricted from an <br />idea standpoint. <br />, Kyle Kuzma, via statement.<br />Having a brand fully commit to me and see that I have visions too – that could work out well for the brand and me as well. Puma was that. , Kyle Kuzma, via statement<br /><br /><br />.<br />The contract makes Kuzma one of Puma's highest-paid players.<br />.<br />The addition of Kyle to our expanding hoops roster is a huge step for our brand. <br />, Adam Petrick, Puma global director of brand and marketing, via statement.<br />Kuzma was previously signed to a two-year deal with Nike that paid just $25,000 per year.<br />.<br />The forward will miss at least the first three weeks of training camp with a stress reaction in his foot.<br />.<br />The Lakers open the regular season against <br />the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 22.
