Kyle Kuzma caught some flak on Twitter, but this time it wasn't about some funky fashion choices. The Washington Wizards forward instead was reacting to a tweet on Elon Musk.
The tweet in question revolved around the billion-dollar tax bill that Elon Musk shared on his personal account. The Tesla founder divulged that he'll be coughing up more than $11 billion in taxes this year.
For those wondering, I will pay over $11 billion in taxes this year
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 20, 2021
The news prompted Kuzma to tweet out in sarcasm against the notion that the rich, which in fact includes him, don't pay taxes.
“ThE rIcH DoNt PaY tAxEs” https://t.co/Tovh6Bv2LJ
— kuz (@kylekuzma) December 29, 2021
It didn't take long before Kyle Kuzma started receiving a handful of responses for making the case in favor of Elon Musk and other ultra wealthy individuals. Some wondered what his point was in arguing for people who have that much money to begin with.
Why are you defending the super rich?? Like what's the point lmao
— Lucas (@LucasBalti) December 29, 2021
Why are you defending a billionaire
— Depressed Nets Fan (@DepressedNets) December 29, 2021
Others tried to educate Kyle Kuzma, offering explanations as to why Elon Musk deservedly has to foot a tax bill that large.




Elon will be paying $11B on his $226B fortune. That's 4.315% income tax. How much do you pay on your income? I know I pay a fuck of a lot more than that funt.
— El Morboso 👏💩💣🥍 (@El_Meathead) December 29, 2021
It’s about percentage of income Kuz. Don’t drink the coolaide bro.
— OellaD (@oellad4891) December 29, 2021
Others just went to straight up shading Kyle Kuzma for his controversial stance.
Kuzma one of those People…
— ¹⁴🛸 (@EIite14) December 29, 2021
I know your teachers used to hand you your tests back face-down.
— AC Tatum (@actatumonline) December 29, 2021
Kuz has yet to respond to any of the comments. But perhaps he's more focused on trying to get his Wizards back on track.
After racing to a 10-3 record to start the season, Kyle Kuzma and the Wizards have now fallen to 17-17.