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Kyle Kuzma calls out NYC Mayor, fan responds with criticism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:07 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Kyle Kuzma calls out NYC Mayor, fan responds with criticism
Summary

Kyle Kuzma engaged New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in a political exchange on X, asking for a condemnation of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. The interaction turned viral when an NBA fan responded by criticizing Kuzma's performance during his stint with the Washington Wizards. The fan's retort brought significant attention as it highlighted the intense reactions within the NBA community regarding political issues. Kuzma's increased vocality on political matters has generated mixed reactions among fans, underlining a potentially volatile environment online.

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  • •Kuzma questioned Mayor Mamdani about Houthi attacks on X.
  • •A fan criticized Kuzma's basketball performance in response.
  • •The exchange went viral, reflecting political tensions in sports.
  • •Kuzma has been vocal about political issues on social media.
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  • 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Do you condemn’ – NBA fan ruthlessly claps back at Kyle Kuzma over Zohran Mamdani callout
What they're saying
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Kyle Kuzma tried to go at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a political issue, and got called out by an NBA fan in response. Milwaukee Bucks star Kyle Kuzma may no longer be playing for an NBA contender, but his life seems to only be growing in drama and excitement.

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