Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been in great form lately. The 19-year-old forward signed with the Warriors last summer after being drafted 7th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. In fact, Kuminga’s performances have earned him comparisons to Giannis Antetokounmpo from fans.
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Golden State Warriors signed Kuminga in August and handed him his debut in October vs the Thunder, where the youngster racked up three points in 6 mins. The 19-year-old has been getting more opportunities lately due to Draymond Green’s injury. He has now featured in five straight games, which includes two starts.
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Nov 16, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) is fouled as he drives to the basket by Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Kuminga made the most of his opportunity as he scored the first double of his career vs the Pistons earlier this week. He recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds in 25 mins vs. the Pistons. He also had a great game vs the Rockets, as he scored 7 points off the bench. Kuminga’s performances have made him a fan favorite and earned him comparison to Bucks star Antetokounmpo.
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NBA Twitter reacts to a post claiming Jonathan Kuminga as the next Giannis Antetokounmpo
A Twitter user recently shared a hot take on the social media platform regarding Jonathan Kuminga. The post claimed that Kuminga will be the next Giannis Antetokounmpo. The post quickly went viral and attracted reactions from several other fans. Following are some of the best reactions to the same.
He has the most potential for growth out of everybody in the draft Offensively, Defensively, he’s a young iggy, But I do think his celling is Giannis .
He’s better
Future face of the warriors
JK is a beast
i actually believe this and he is just 19
Before the draft I said he was a top 5 talent and I still stand on that
Lebron
Already better I’m afraid
After recording his career’s first double vs the Pistons, Steve Kerr handed the former G League Ignite star his 2nd straight start vs. the Pacers. Kuminga played 15 mins and scored 5 points. However, the only noticeable thing in his game that he needs to work on is his early foul issue. He averages 1.5 fouls per game, which might not be a lot, but his average per 36 min is 4.5 fouls.
“Just learning lessons,” Kuminga said after the game vs. Pistons. “I have to be smart on the floor, especially being a rookie. If I foul most of the time, I’m going to come right out. Today was my learning lesson and I’m gonna do better next time.”
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However, he has been making notes, and it’s all a part of the learning process. Kuminga is focused on the opportunities he is getting this season and making the most of them. The 19-year-old has a lot of potentials, both the player and the franchise know that. With more opportunities to come this season, we’re all excited to see how he manages to make the best of it.