Author of his career record the day before in the defeat against the Clippers, Jonathan Kuminga did it again, last night, against the Suns! With 34 points in each game, he beat and then equaled his personal best mark, and this time, he allowed the Warriors to revive to stop a series of three losses in a row.
“He was fantastic! » lets loose Steve Kerr. “It’s exactly what we’re looking for, and it’s nice to see him being productive.” I'm so impressed with him. I think he has reached a milestone. » In two nights, the young Warriors winger accumulated 68 points and 19 rebounds, and he proved that he was not just a free electron who cuts up defenses.
Last night, he was the one who took care of Kevin Durant in the last quarter, and he was brilliant on defense. In passing, we could see that he could play perfectly alongside Draymond Green, his mentor. “He’s one of the most talented guys on the team, by far,” recalls Green. “It’s good to see him play the way he does. We need him to stay this aggressive. When he's on the field, we're going to highlight him. It's up to him to do the rest. And he does it. He is entirely capable of it. And he's going to continue to improve and do more. »
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Sixth man, Kuminga signs an almost perfect last quarter with 13 points and 5 rebounds in 12 minutes. He alone scored almost half of the Warriors' points, and he thanks everyone who has supported him since day one. “Everyone in this franchise plays an important role, helping me in every situation”he reacts. “Including my coaches, Steve and my teammates. I feel like I did everything I could to try to win. That's all. »
And that's already a lot, and Steve Kerr is proud of his blossoming, which he hopes will be permanent. “I had no doubt he would succeed”concludes the Warriors coach. “He works hard, he’s talented, he wants it. It is nothing but experience and sensations. It doesn't happen right away. »
