Fresh off winning a championship in his rookie season, Jonathan Kuminga is poised for a bigger role with the Warriors.
Despite ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith doubt his ability to do soKuminga’s teammate and NBA veteran Andre Iguodala noticed Kuminga’s efforts.
“My young man, I’m on his head,” said Iguodala.point forwardFriday podcast. “He got a lick from Stephen A. From what I’ve heard, he’s been doing what he’s supposed to do this summer, so I don’t know how justified they were.”
Kuminga has been in the grind all offseason.
From the NBA Summer League to using his expertise to play for his country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, FIBA World Cup.
The 19-year-old continues to make headlines around the world, but his offseason performances have sparked recent criticism from Smith.
Last week, while talking about Kuminga’s young central figures Moses Moody and James Wiseman, Smith discussed his biggest concern about Kuminga.
“Let me just say, I think Moody and Wiseman are important,” Smith began. “I worry about Kuminga. I hear too much about him off the court in terms of his head, the level of discipline he lacks. I’m not in any kind of business, I didn’t say anything of the sort.
“I’m talking about attitude, not behavior. What I’m talking about is attitude, level of focus, commitment, determination, just keeping your head down and doing the job.” I hear he disrespects the Warriors in that regard, and I’m a fan of Jonathan Cuminga, so he has to get his act together.”
While playing for Congo DR, it was clear that Kuminga was the best player on the floor. However, the team was unable to tie Kuminga’s individual successes to victory.
Still, Kuminga scores game high points and is effective overall.
“I just saw a highlight tape of him playing for his country,” Iguodala said. “He’s playing in their international match now. Kuminga is getting busy. That means fast breaks, reverses, pull-ups, he’s in the bag. ISO, get to it, make shots.” ”
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Of course, basketball is a team sport, but Kuminga’s progress and continuous progress Very important for the Warriors coming October.
And it won’t be until then that Kuminga can prove Smith and the rest of the skeptics wrong.
