Jonathan Kuminga: 'I never complained about playing time'
Kuminga played a season-high 36 minutes against the Pistons. He didn’t rest a single second in the fourth quarter. He had 11 points and six rebounds and spent the majority of crunchtime as the primary defender on Cade Cunningham. It was his 12th consecutive game in the starting lineup, but Kuminga is still yet to play 30-plus minutes in consecutive games in his career. So the playing-time tracker will continue to be monitored. “I never complained about playing time (during the meeting),” Kuminga said. “We were just talking about if I do great at something, just go back and remind him, ‘Yo, coach, what do I need to do to get better at this? What do I need to do to gain more trust or more minutes?’ Like I said, it’s more about communication and better understanding from both of us.”
Source: Anthony Slater @ The Athletic
Source: Anthony Slater @ The Athletic
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Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Former Warriors champion weighs in on Jonathan Kuminga saga warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/and… pic.twitter.com/czgDKgC6Ru – 4:00 AM
Former Warriors champion weighs in on Jonathan Kuminga saga warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/and… pic.twitter.com/czgDKgC6Ru – 4:00 AM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Jonathan Kuminga met with Steve Kerr on Friday with hopes of getting a better understanding of each other. Kuminga walked away with a clear takeaway: “I know Steve believes in me.”
ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:37 AM
Jonathan Kuminga met with Steve Kerr on Friday with hopes of getting a better understanding of each other. Kuminga walked away with a clear takeaway: “I know Steve believes in me.”
ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:37 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr met Friday. Kuminga said it “went well” and appears to have quieted his concerns. Kuminga on his standing with Kerr/Warriors: “I love it here.”
Here are his full locker room comments after a season-high 36 minutes.
theathletic.com/5182703/2024/0… – 2:57 AM
Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr met Friday. Kuminga said it “went well” and appears to have quieted his concerns. Kuminga on his standing with Kerr/Warriors: “I love it here.”
Here are his full locker room comments after a season-high 36 minutes.
theathletic.com/5182703/2024/0… – 2:57 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry had a talk with Kuminga before the game today. Then said this after the game:
“He’s not wrong for being upset and pissed off, wanting to play. Probably should’ve played. Not probably. … There are ways to express it. Ways to voice your opinion but protect the team.” – 2:32 AM
Curry had a talk with Kuminga before the game today. Then said this after the game:
“He’s not wrong for being upset and pissed off, wanting to play. Probably should’ve played. Not probably. … There are ways to express it. Ways to voice your opinion but protect the team.” – 2:32 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jonathan Kuminga tonight:
11 PTS
6 REB
35 MIN (team-high)
+16 (team-high)
His most minutes in a game this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/jon… – 12:30 AM
Jonathan Kuminga tonight:
11 PTS
6 REB
35 MIN (team-high)
+16 (team-high)
His most minutes in a game this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/jon… – 12:30 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors escape the Pistons. Two huge Klay Thompson defensive stops in the final sequence. Strip that forced a turnover and then a block on Bogdanovic drive. Not an inspiring win but a necessary one. Jonathan Kuminga: 35 minutes. Record: 17-18. They face Raptors on Sunday. – 12:30 AM
Warriors escape the Pistons. Two huge Klay Thompson defensive stops in the final sequence. Strip that forced a turnover and then a block on Bogdanovic drive. Not an inspiring win but a necessary one. Jonathan Kuminga: 35 minutes. Record: 17-18. They face Raptors on Sunday. – 12:30 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
if the pistons beat the warriors that kuminga trade is happening ASAP – 12:15 AM
if the pistons beat the warriors that kuminga trade is happening ASAP – 12:15 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Hypothetically, Kuminga getting his wish and playing 35 minutes and then his team losing to the Pistons probably wouldn’t be a great look – 12:07 AM
Hypothetically, Kuminga getting his wish and playing 35 minutes and then his team losing to the Pistons probably wouldn’t be a great look – 12:07 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Wiseman has now blocked Klay and Kuminga in this quarter.
And I bet both tried him thinking “James ain’t blocking my shot” lol – 11:51 PM
Wiseman has now blocked Klay and Kuminga in this quarter.
And I bet both tried him thinking “James ain’t blocking my shot” lol – 11:51 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons starting the 4Q with Hayes, Ivey, Bogey, Knox and Wiseman.
Bench and Kuminga, Klay for the Warriors.
Detroit down by four. – 11:45 PM
Pistons starting the 4Q with Hayes, Ivey, Bogey, Knox and Wiseman.
Bench and Kuminga, Klay for the Warriors.
Detroit down by four. – 11:45 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors up 50-46 at half on the Pistons. Neither team shot it well, a combined 8-of-38 from 3. Jonathan Kuminga played 16 minutes, had 11 points and four rebounds. – 11:02 PM
Warriors up 50-46 at half on the Pistons. Neither team shot it well, a combined 8-of-38 from 3. Jonathan Kuminga played 16 minutes, had 11 points and four rebounds. – 11:02 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Jonathan Kuminga warmed up in the Kobe 9s tonight pic.twitter.com/UmciKid1UO – 10:06 PM
Jonathan Kuminga warmed up in the Kobe 9s tonight pic.twitter.com/UmciKid1UO – 10:06 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are sticking with the same starting lineup tonight
Steph Curry
Chris Paul
Klay Thompson
Jonathan Kuminga
Kevon Looney – 9:25 PM
The Warriors are sticking with the same starting lineup tonight
Steph Curry
Chris Paul
Klay Thompson
Jonathan Kuminga
Kevon Looney – 9:25 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Kerr said he knows he needs to play Kuminga more than 18 min, “But these are really difficult decisions because it’s not as simple as how many minutes a guy plays…it’s what’s the combination?”
Against Denver, Kerr went with Wiggins , & they don’t like them on the court together – 8:34 PM
Kerr said he knows he needs to play Kuminga more than 18 min, “But these are really difficult decisions because it’s not as simple as how many minutes a guy plays…it’s what’s the combination?”
Against Denver, Kerr went with Wiggins , & they don’t like them on the court together – 8:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux looks at a great Wembanyama/Giannis matchup, and whether Jonathan Kuminga is making a good business decision by speaking out. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 8:33 PM
New Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux looks at a great Wembanyama/Giannis matchup, and whether Jonathan Kuminga is making a good business decision by speaking out. Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 8:33 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Here’s a more extended soundbite from Steve Kerr on Jonathan Kuminga. Said he spoke with Kuminga today and wished any displeasure remained in-house.
“You have an issue, I’m here. I’m the most accessible coach in the league probably. My door is always open.” pic.twitter.com/nVYW76b7HB – 8:29 PM
Here’s a more extended soundbite from Steve Kerr on Jonathan Kuminga. Said he spoke with Kuminga today and wished any displeasure remained in-house.
“You have an issue, I’m here. I’m the most accessible coach in the league probably. My door is always open.” pic.twitter.com/nVYW76b7HB – 8:29 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Steve Kerr on the report that Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in him: pic.twitter.com/SPaoD2XGk7 – 8:27 PM
Steve Kerr on the report that Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in him: pic.twitter.com/SPaoD2XGk7 – 8:27 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Steve Kerr says he encourages his entire team to voice any displeasures or complaints to him. Kerr said he’s spoken with Kuminga over the last 20 hours on the decision to not go back to him in last night’s game. – 8:26 PM
Steve Kerr says he encourages his entire team to voice any displeasures or complaints to him. Kerr said he’s spoken with Kuminga over the last 20 hours on the decision to not go back to him in last night’s game. – 8:26 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody reportedly aren’t happy. Here’s why Steve Kerr’s ever-changing lineups set a bad precedent, and what it means for the Warriors: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 6:45 PM
Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody reportedly aren’t happy. Here’s why Steve Kerr’s ever-changing lineups set a bad precedent, and what it means for the Warriors: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 6:45 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Pick one trade result for the Kings. And before you select the Siakam option on impulse, remember that he’s an expiring deal vs way better contract situations for Kuzma & Kuminga.
HKD = Harrison, Kevin, Davion combo package. – 6:12 PM
Pick one trade result for the Kings. And before you select the Siakam option on impulse, remember that he’s an expiring deal vs way better contract situations for Kuzma & Kuminga.
HKD = Harrison, Kevin, Davion combo package. – 6:12 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Former Warriors champion weighs in on Jonathan Kuminga saga warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/and… pic.twitter.com/cNfTwjBvdf – 6:05 PM
Former Warriors champion weighs in on Jonathan Kuminga saga warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/and… pic.twitter.com/cNfTwjBvdf – 6:05 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hey! @samfolkk and I are about to podcast!
We planned on talking for a long time just about the Raptors and what they do. That’s still the plan!
Also though: Jonathan Kuminga is in the news after @ShamsCharania’s report so we’re starting there.
youtube.com/live/QYGk75Eas… pic.twitter.com/RfPETxnbhi – 4:13 PM
Hey! @samfolkk and I are about to podcast!
We planned on talking for a long time just about the Raptors and what they do. That’s still the plan!
Also though: Jonathan Kuminga is in the news after @ShamsCharania’s report so we’re starting there.
youtube.com/live/QYGk75Eas… pic.twitter.com/RfPETxnbhi – 4:13 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Steve Kerr was impressed with Jonathan Kuminga’s performance vs. Magic warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/ste… pic.twitter.com/NJkIWKlh2h – 4:00 PM
Steve Kerr was impressed with Jonathan Kuminga’s performance vs. Magic warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/03/ste… pic.twitter.com/NJkIWKlh2h – 4:00 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jonathan Kuminga is listed as probable tonight against the Pistons. Left toe soreness. – 3:32 PM
Jonathan Kuminga is listed as probable tonight against the Pistons. Left toe soreness. – 3:32 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga reportedly ‘losing faith’ in Steve Kerr, and he’s not the only unhappy young player
cbssports.com/nba/news/warri… – 3:10 PM
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga reportedly ‘losing faith’ in Steve Kerr, and he’s not the only unhappy young player
cbssports.com/nba/news/warri… – 3:10 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
My man @timkawakami set the stage for the Jonathan Kuminga controversy perfectly last week. Kuminga and Wiggins just haven’t been good together. At all. It’s a problem that forces Kerr into a tough decision every night.
Great foreshadowing here. theathletic.com/5124391/2023/1… – 2:16 PM
My man @timkawakami set the stage for the Jonathan Kuminga controversy perfectly last week. Kuminga and Wiggins just haven’t been good together. At all. It’s a problem that forces Kerr into a tough decision every night.
Great foreshadowing here. theathletic.com/5124391/2023/1… – 2:16 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Warriors’ Kuminga reportedly “lost faith” in coach Steve Kerr
sportando.basketball/en/warriors-ku… – 2:12 PM
Warriors’ Kuminga reportedly “lost faith” in coach Steve Kerr
sportando.basketball/en/warriors-ku… – 2:12 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Warriors’ Kuminga reportedly has “lost faith” in coach Steve Kerr, ability to develop under him
nbcsports.com/nba/news/warri… – 2:02 PM
Warriors’ Kuminga reportedly has “lost faith” in coach Steve Kerr, ability to develop under him
nbcsports.com/nba/news/warri… – 2:02 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Report: Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/rep… pic.twitter.com/2imcM3Cb4t – 2:00 PM
Report: Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/05/rep… pic.twitter.com/2imcM3Cb4t – 2:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kuminga as a starter this season:
15.2 PPG
5.4 RPG
57.1 FG%
Warriors are undefeated when he plays 30+ minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/jon… – 1:03 PM
Kuminga as a starter this season:
15.2 PPG
5.4 RPG
57.1 FG%
Warriors are undefeated when he plays 30+ minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/jon… – 1:03 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I don’t know how willing the Warriors will be as trade partners but what should the Kings offer for either Moody or Kuminga? – 12:55 PM
I don’t know how willing the Warriors will be as trade partners but what should the Kings offer for either Moody or Kuminga? – 12:55 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jonathan Kuminga has become frustrated with Warriors HC Steve Kerr and no longer believes he can maximize his potential with Golden State, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/6zKUtBpCxC – 12:54 PM
Jonathan Kuminga has become frustrated with Warriors HC Steve Kerr and no longer believes he can maximize his potential with Golden State, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/6zKUtBpCxC – 12:54 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
After sitting the final 18 minutes of Nuggets loss, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in Steve Kerr and no longer believes that Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential, sources say.
Story at @TheAthletic with @anthonyVslater: theathletic.com/5181608/2024/0… – 12:36 PM
After sitting the final 18 minutes of Nuggets loss, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in Steve Kerr and no longer believes that Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential, sources say.
Story at @TheAthletic with @anthonyVslater: theathletic.com/5181608/2024/0… – 12:36 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Thinking about how Steve Kerr couldn’t find a single minute for Jonathan Kuminga in the fourth quarter. But Michael Malone benched MPJ for Peyton Watson in the closing minutes.
Two dramatically different approaches. One that makes sense. One that doesn’t. theringer.com/nba/2024/1/5/2… – 12:26 PM
Thinking about how Steve Kerr couldn’t find a single minute for Jonathan Kuminga in the fourth quarter. But Michael Malone benched MPJ for Peyton Watson in the closing minutes.
Two dramatically different approaches. One that makes sense. One that doesn’t. theringer.com/nba/2024/1/5/2… – 12:26 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I just got finished watching the nuggets/warriors game cause I missed it live.
Anyone wanna tell me why Kuminga didn’t play again from the midway point of the third quarter? – 5:51 AM
I just got finished watching the nuggets/warriors game cause I missed it live.
Anyone wanna tell me why Kuminga didn’t play again from the midway point of the third quarter? – 5:51 AM
More on this storyline
“I’m gonna keep it real,” Kuminga said. “I went to Coach and talked about me playing with Wiggs. I don’t want it to seem like me and Wiggs are out here fighting every day for minutes. I know Wiggs come to work every day not thinking about that. Same with me. I don’t come to work every day thinking about taking Wiggs’ minutes, taking this guy’s minutes. We come here to play good and help the team win and accomplish things that we all as a team are about. Championship and all that. Whenever the team win, everybody win. Just moving forward, it’s really all about what the team needs first and concerned about the rest after.” -via The Athletic / January 6, 2024
After Friday’s meeting, how does he feel about his standing in the organization and with Kerr in general? “I love it here,” Kuminga said. “I got drafted here. There’s always ups and downs. I feel like when you look at all the ups and downs, that will confuse a lot of people. But I know Steve believes in me. I know he trusts me at this point. It was just more about communication and better understanding. It wasn’t no beef. None of that. Scratch whatever happens. It’s the past. Move on with better understanding and hoping we all can work with each other and help this team and leave everything in the past.” -via The Athletic / January 6, 2024
What does that better understanding entail? “All together a better understanding of certain things on the floor I need to do to get the team better,” Kuminga said. “Who is he going with tonight or the next night? Who he trusts the most? As a coach, you talk about who you trust the most or who is producing things as a coach you want at the moment. So it was all about those little things. As we sat together and spoke about it, it went well.” -via The Athletic / January 6, 2024