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Golden State Warriors NBA Draft: 5 Prospects to take at No. 4

By Tony Pesta

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite brings the ball up the floor during a G-League game against the Westchester Knicks at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on February 18, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite brings the ball up the floor during a G-League game against the Westchester Knicks at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on February 18, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. /
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Golden State Warriors NBA Draft: Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga is everything you should get excited for in an upcoming NBA Draft prospect. With good size, solid ball-handling skills and elite athleticism, Kuminga has all the makings of a star.

Let’s start with his physical build. Kuminga checks in at 6’6″ but boasts a wingspan over 7-feet including a bulky frame with wide shoulders. Piece this together with his mobility and vertical leap and this is a guy who can play multiple positions at the NBA level.

His scoring is what makes him an exciting prospect. Kuminga is averaging 15.8 points on some rough shooting splits (38/24/62) but it’s important to remember he’s embarking on an unusual path to the league, opting out of college to compete against grown men in the G-League.

The truth is, Kuminga’s raw potential as a slasher who can expand his game to the 3-point is what makes him a top-five prospect. He’s comparable to LeBron James on the defensive end, in the sense that he’s always lurking and makes for a great help defender who can erase shots at the rim and dart into the passing lane for steals. Still, he has work to do before being considered a good one-on-one defender.

Kuminga has a high ceiling. Becoming a more efficient scorer would be key to his success in Golden State but his versatility is enough to carve out a comfortable role either way.

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