Last season, he was the Warriors' 3rd best scorer with only the 8th salary. This balance of power will soon change for Jonathan KumingaThe question is when and how high his emoluments will rise.
The 7th pick in the 2021 Draft is, like his teammate Moses Moody, eligible for an extension as he prepares to begin his final year of rookie contract. As The Athletic points out, who looks into his situationhe and the Warriors have until October 21 to reach an agreement. Otherwise, he will become a “protected free agent” next summer.
However, according to the American media, more than a month before the deadline, no significant progress has been made towards an agreement in either case. The native of the Democratic Republic of Congo is nevertheless coming off a full season during which he really moved up a gear compared to his first two seasons.
A 46-time starter, Jonathan Kuminga increased his production to 16 points and 5 rebounds on average. And he once again demonstrated his above-average athleticism by setting the franchise's record for dunks made in a season (138).
Confirm his All-Star potential?
The concern is that questions remain about his usage. Last spring, he missed six straight games because of knee tendinitis. When he returned, he was back to backup status because of the Draymond Green-Trayce Jackson-Davis duo working well.
The fact is that Steve Kerr is still wondering whether his 21-year-old player can play sustainably in position 3, in place of Andrew Wiggins and alongside the Green-Jackson-Davis pair, or in position 4. That's a big question. And I don't know the answer to that question. “, said the coach, referring to the issue of “spacing”.
As a result, Jonathan Kuminga, who finished with 32% success from 3-point range last year, would still be far from being able to aim for a maximum extension. The kind of extension comparable to the one obtained by Franz Wagner, drafted one place behind him the same year, to the tune of $224 million over five years.
The Warriors can play the patience card and watch their young nugget confirm his potential, until he rises to the rank of All-Star as he aims. Or they can find a compromise by October 21, with a more reasonable contract.
| Jonathan Kuminga | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | GOS | 70 | 17 | 51.3 | 33.6 | 68.4 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 9.3 |
| 2022-23 | GOS | 67 | 21 | 52.5 | 37.0 | 65.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 9.9 |
| 2023-24 | GOS | 74 | 26 | 52.9 | 32.1 | 74.6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 16.1 |
| Total | 211 | 22 | 52.4 | 34.1 | 70.7 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 11.9 | |
How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.
