Kyle Kuzma has drawn attention beyond basketball after revealing a large prediction-market bet on Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, according to a post he shared on X.
The Milwaukee Bucks forward posted a screenshot from Kalshi showing a $36,069 wager on Pratt, with a potential maximum payout listed at $133,588.89. The move quickly circulated across social media as the election cycle in Los Angeles intensified ahead of the June 2 primary.
Pratt responded to Kuzma’s bet calling it a “smart.”
Kuzma also responded to an X user by questioning the city’s direction since the so-called pandemic period, adding further visibility to his political engagement outside the NBA spotlight.
Pratt, known previously as a reality television personality, is running in the Los Angeles mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman. The race is officially nonpartisan, and candidates are listed without party affiliation on the ballot.
His campaign has centered on public safety, homelessness, and government accountability, while also promoting a “treatment first” approach to addiction policy. He has positioned himself as a challenger to established leadership in the city’s political structure.
The candidate’s visibility increased after the January 2025 Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and became a central reference point in his criticism of local and state governance, including Mayor Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom.
Pratt has also gained attention for unconventional campaign tactics, including AI-generated ads targeting political opponents. Despite being described in media coverage as aligned with conservative voters, he has stated that he is not formally tied to national political movements.
Support has reportedly come from a mix of public figures, including Jeanie Buss, Katharine McPhee, and Manny Pacquiao, adding an unusual cross-section of sports and entertainment influence to the race.
Polling and prediction-market data referenced in recent reports have shown Pratt gaining traction, with some surveys placing him near 22% support, narrowing the gap with Bass ahead of the primary.
