The arrival of Chris Paul will do the greatest good for Stephen Curry, whether to put him in orbit, but also to free him from the management of the game. But for Draymond Green, Chris Paul will also have a big influence on the young Warriors, and in particular Jonathan Kuminga.
“I’m going to tell you one more thing than this will allow, and I can’t wait to hear that from him”advances Draymond Green to Paul George in his podcast. “I think Chris Paul will completely free Jonathan Kuminga in his progression. CP is excellent with young people. Deandre Ayton looked like a jerk before CP came to Phoenix. People didn’t know what Deandre Ayton was going to become, and all of a sudden he became an All-Star level player. »
“What he could unlock in Kuminga is huge. Absolutely huge! »
Which doesn’t mean the 7th pick of the 2021 Draft will play like an All-Star, but if the Warriors are so reluctant to transfer him, it’s because they imagine there’s real potential to be tapped.
“What he could unlock in Kuminga is huge. Absolutely huge! » continues inside the Warriors. “I plan to learn from him because he is always amazing when it comes to mentoring young players, and that’s something I want to improve on because I was entrusted with it. »
Overall, the presence of Chris Paul will transform the “second unit” since it will be led by a true leader manager, one of the best passers in the NBA, and no longer by Jordan Poole.
“CP can be the pillar of this unit” assures Draymond Green. “I haven’t spoken to Steve (Kerr) about it, and I don’t know if he will start. But I know he will spend time with the substitutes, and he can serve as an anchor for this group. I think it’s an important element to unlock our team again. »
| Jonathan Kuminga | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 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 |
| Total | 137 | 19 | 51.9 | 35.3 | 67.1 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 9.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
