NBA star places massive bet on Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral race

Published May 26, 2026 12:58pm ET | Updated May 26, 2026 12:58pm ET



Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma placed a $36,069 bet on Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt to win the election

Kuzma, who won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, posted the bet on X and said, “For my parlay papis I’m going big on @spencerpratt.”

The bet was made through Kalshi and would pay out $133,588.89.

Kuzma responded to comments criticizing the bet, saying, “LA has been cooked since Covid what am I missing lol.”

Pratt is running against Mayor Karen Bass and LA City Councilwoman Nithya Raman to become the next mayor.

Pratt’s campaign for mayor has grown immensely over the past few weeks. He captured the attention of President Donald Trump, who said, “I’d like to see him do well.”

Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk also commented on Pratt’s campaign, calling him “authentically American.”

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Pratt has called out Bass over her handling of drug use and homelessness in the city.

The primary election will be held on June 2.