Kuzma 的家鄉 Flint，是個汽車業，重工業出走的落魄密西根小鎮，但籃球風氣一直很盛，出過這些NBA球員：

Charlie Bell, one of Michigan State University's "Flintstones"

Miles Bridges, professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets

Mateen Cleaves, Michigan State player, one of the "Flintstones"

JaVale McGee, Nevada and NBA player
Pamela McGee, USC women's basketball star

Morris Peterson, Michigan State player, one of the "Flintstones"

Glen Rice, Michigan and NBA player