“Can’t Even Tell Kyle Kuzma to Shut Up and Dribble” – NBA Fans Call Out Bucks PF For Claiming Voting For Republicans Isn’t Linked to Donald Trump

Kyle Kuzma remains a polarizing figure in the NBA, but on Monday, fans called him out in unison.

By Arian Kashyap · Sportskeeda

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:37 AM

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NBA fans called out Kyle Kuzma after he argued that voting Republican is not necessarily a vote for Donald Trump.
Kuzma's remarks responded to California Governor Gavin Newsom's endorsement of Michigan Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.
Fans mocked Kuzma on social media, with multiple users urging the Milwaukee Bucks forward to focus on basketball.

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NBA fans strongly criticized Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma on social media after he posted political comments about the Republican Party. Kuzma argued that voting Republican does not necessarily equate to supporting Donald Trump, claiming voters often choose conservative values over far-left policies.

Kuzma's remarks were made in response to California Governor Gavin Newsom's endorsement of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's upcoming Senate race. Fans quickly mocked Kuzma's opinions, with several telling him to focus on basketball instead of politics.

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