The Lakers used the three-less trade to attract attention. Why did Kuzma survive?

Because Kuzma is handsome and can play ball, which is very suitable for the Lakers. Of course, this is also a joke, but Kuzma is really suitable to stay with James, who can play ball and get the least money. Why don't the Lakers do this?

Kuzma's role can be brought into play in the new system of the Lakers. The Lakers introduced Davis in the new season, which will obviously change the lineup. The Lakers in the new season are the best inside players in the league. They are tall enough, so they need an outside pitcher at this time. Of course, this is the direction that the Lakers have been strengthening. As long as James and Davis are present, opponents will definitely focus on defense, so as long as Davis and James participate, they can create shooting opportunities and space for opponents. Of course, many of Kuzma's points this season come from three-pointers, and among the three Lakers, Kuzma is the best one, so Kuzma is naturally left behind.

Kuzma's salary is also the lowest among the three. Because Kuzma's ranking is not high, the salary given to him by the Lakers is not high, or the basic salary. But unlike Ingram, Bauer's salary is much higher than Kuzma's. Therefore, in this case, Kuzma, who can still play with a low salary, naturally stays, while Bauer and Ingram, who have high salaries, are naturally sent away. Their departure can also make room for wages and let the Lakers continue to grow.

Of course, the most important thing is that Kuzma has proved himself now. Of these three people, Kuzma has always been a better scoring point. Although Bauer and Ingram are gifted, they can't be fulfilled, so Kuzma's playing ability is what the Lakers really need now, because the Lakers are going to compete for the championship now, especially since James's peak is not many years away. Moreover, the potential of Ingram and Bauer has obviously not been developed, so they can naturally be used as bargaining chips.