Steve Kerr recently stated that only Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are assured starting positions for the Warriors in the upcoming season.
Jonathan Kuminga’s Struggles
This news might be tough for Jonathan Kuminga, who had disagreements with Kerr last season over his limited playtime. Once given a chance, Kuminga shined, averaging 20.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in January with impressive shooting stats as Curry’s backup scorer. However, instead of becoming a key player, his minutes dropped by April.
Fans wonder why Kuminga isn’t being given more opportunities to prove himself.
Kendrick Perkins’ Perspective
NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins is puzzled by how the Warriors are treating Kuminga. On ESPN’s “NBA Today,” he questioned why Kuminga isn’t a starter and argued that he should be the team’s second option due to his impressive performance streak last season. According to Perkins, Kuminga changed the team’s dynamics and deserves more focus from Kerr.
Perkins also mentioned that not extending Kuminga’s contract could motivate him to make a strong statement this season. If not used wisely, this situation might backfire on everyone involved.
The Challenge of Conflicting Goals
Last year, the Warriors tried out 27 different starting lineups but failed to find consistency because only two lineups played over ten games together. This inconsistency may persist unless they make decisive choices about their future direction.
The team faces a dilemma: Should they nurture young talents like Kuminga or support veterans like Curry and Green for another championship run? Trading players like Kuminga for stars such as Paul George or Lauri Markkanen would have shown commitment to winning now but instead reflects indecision that’s unfair to both Curry and rising stars like Kuminga.
We hope they make up their minds soon!
