For Steve Kerr, Jonathan Kuminga had his best game

After waxing the bench at the start of the season, Jonathan Kuminga gradually imposed itself in the rotation of the Warriors, and this night, he made his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds against the Mavericks. In 25 minutes, he added an assist and two blocks, and he finished with the best +/- of his team: +21. That is to say if he had an impact on the game.

“It’s the best game I’ve seen him do” loose steve kerr. “Everything he did tonight had an impact in trying to get us to win. His defense on Luka was fantastic. He was disciplined, he didn’t move, he contested shots, he made two blocks and he remained patient in attack. »

“I’m not saying that I’m still at the level I want, but it’s a matter of time”

For Steve Kerr, it is the holders who sealed the Warriors, and the bench has nothing to be ashamed of. Like Jonathan Kuminga, the substitutes take their responsibilities, to bring something other than points.

“I will give my best even if I don’t score. That’s not going to stop me or stop me from trying to make an impact.” explains the interested partybefore discussing its progress: “It was a matter of time… Some things take longer than others. I’m not saying that I’m still at the level I want, but it’s a matter of time, and being surrounded by these guys helps me on a daily basis. »

Among the players around him is Draymond Green, who keeps pushing and advising him. The All-Star interior is proud of its protege.

” It’s encouraging to see these guys starting to understand and improve because ultimately it’s going to help us keep winning games.”said Draymond Green. “More importantly, it allows the guys to rest properly so they don’t play too much from the 22nd game of the season. So it’s nice to see. »