Jonathan Kuminga’s dramatic two-year exit from the Golden State Warriors was, at its core, a product of a strained relationship between the player and coach Steve Kerr. Kuminga believes he’s a star, while Kerr believes he’s closer to Shawn Marion or Aaron Gordon.
A Wednesday-morning report from ESPN’s Anthony Slater shed light on just how we got here. Kerr is a staunch believer in tough love and doesn’t hand out “free” developmental minutes. After all, the Warriors won a title in Kuminga’s rookie season – there was no room for development. Kuminga grew into his role through the dawn of his career, breaking out as a potential star in his third season, while Draymond Green missed a total of 17 games after assaulting Rudy Gobert and Jusuf Nurkic.