CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 10: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a game-winning three-point-shot during the final seconds of the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 10, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 97-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)Jason Miller/Getty Images

Wizards' Kyle Kuzma Rips Cavaliers Fans: 'Without LeBron, Cleveland Wouldn't Be S--t'

Tyler ConwayNov 11, 2021

Kyle Kuzma appears determined to join Joakim Noah on the short list of Cleveland's most hated athletes.

The Washington Wizards forward had a back-and-forth with fans during Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers, saying Cleveland "wouldn't be s--t" without LeBron James.

"They had a sign that said, 'LeBron won Kuzma his ring.' I said, you know, 'Without LeBron, Cleveland wouldn't be s--t.' They chose violence. I just kept going," Kuzma said.

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Kuzma scored 22 points, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 11.4 seconds remaining, as the Wizards came from behind for a 97-94 victory over the Cavs.

Cleveland is no stranger to being in the crosshairs of trash talk from NBA players. Noah famously said the city "sucks" and later doubled down: "I never heard anybody say, 'I'm going to Cleveland on vacation.' What's so good about Cleveland?"

Kuzma's next visit to Cleveland is Feb. 26, so we'll have to see if he comes up with an equally headline-worthy double-down.