The revamped Golden State Warriors, sans future Corridor of Fame sharpshooter Klay Thompson, are hoping to return to the NBA playoffs after shedding within the play-in event this previous April.
Stephen Curry and Draymond Inexperienced, the 2 different pillars of their dynasty, are nonetheless round, and ahead Jonathan Kuminga blossomed final season as a stud following two disappointing years to start out his professional profession.
Kuminga is beginning the ultimate yr of his rookie contract, and he didn’t signal an extension earlier than Monday’s deadline.
Per NBC Sports activities, the Brooklyn Nets could also be keen to make him a large supply subsequent offseason.
“The Nets are going to be a stalking horse for everybody,” Jake Fischer stated on Bleacher Report. “There’s already been rumblings of Brooklyn probably keen to throw a giant supply sheet at Jonathan Kuminga.”
Some puzzled if Kuminga, the No. 7 choose within the 2021 NBA Draft, had the requisite dedication and work ethic to make it as participant, however final season, he zoomed to 16.1 factors a sport whereas taking pictures 52.9 % from the sector.
That manufacturing made him a fixture in head coach Steve Kerr’s beginning lineup, and with Thompson now enjoying for the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State might have extra manufacturing from him.
If they’re to discover a option to squeeze out yet another championship run from Curry, Kuminga should play a big function, and he’ll seemingly must develop into their third star or probably even their second offensive possibility.
Of their opening evening blowout win towards the Portland Path Blazers, he went simply 3-of-9 from the sector and scored 10 factors in 20 minutes of enjoying time.
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