Steve Kerr sends Jonathan Kuminga message
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Golden State Warriors star Jonathan Kuminga has found himself in better standing with his team despite some bumps in the road.
The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025-26 season on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers, a matchup where fans were denied a Steph Curry-LeBron James he
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Warriors' Buddy Hield calls Jonathan Kuminga ‘best in the world' at key skill
Golden State guard Buddy Hield called Warriors teammate Jonathan Kuminga the "best in the world" at a very specific basketball skill.
Installed as a starter by head coach Steve Kerr, the fifth-year player made all the right plays and at the right moments, including a crucial offensive rebound that led to Steph Curry's "night-night" three-pointer that gave the Warriors a 10-point lead over the Los Angeles Lakers with under a minute left in the game.
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Kendrick Perkins lauds Steve Kerr's decision to start Jonathan Kuminga: "Sometimes, you got to stroke a young guy ego"
The NBA soon got the answer as Kuminga signed a two-year deal after an extended stand-off that bled into training camp. With all that behind them, Perk said Kerr is making the right call in starting the young star.
Jimmy Butler III scored 31 points and Stephen Curry added 23 as the visiting Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.