Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma returned to the Philippines for KuzManila II, reconnecting with fans while linking up with local rapper and content creator Nik Makino and Kimpoy Feliciano.
Kyle Kuzma is back in Manila for KuzManila II, bonding with fans and meeting creators Nik Makino and Kimpoy Feliciano. Photo: Nik Makino, Kimpoy Feliciano/Facebook
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma returned to the Philippines recently for KuzManila II, a celebration of basketball, art, and culture that strengthens his growing connection with Filipino fans.
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This year’s visit saw Kuzma unveil the new KuzManila II mural at the North Compound Tenement in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila, where he was warmly welcomed by the community.
Off the court, he gave fans a crossover we didn’t know we needed—sharing a lunch meetup with rapper and content creator Nik Makino and crossing paths with Filipino content creator Kimpoy Feliciano, who proudly shared the moment with fans online.
Reflecting on his return, Kuzma’s trip was fueled by his love for the culture, the sense of home he feels in Manila, and the joy of engaging with the passionate basketball community.
Looking back at his first tour last year, he added that he plans to visit more often in the future
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With reports from Vlon Bandivas/One Sports