3 NBA Draft prospects we hope slip to Golden State Warriors
By Tony Pesta
Golden State Warriors will wish for Jonathan Kuminga to slip in NBA Draft
It was a bold move for top-ranked players like Jonathan Kuminga and Jalen Green to avoid the NCAA and sign a contract with the G-League Ignite instead. Opting out of college to not only make some money for their talent but also compete against some higher competition is a path we haven’t seen many high-quality prospects choose to take.
As a result, we aren’t really sure what this will mean for their draft stock. Will scouts favor the players who competed against borderline NBA-level talent in the G-League — or will they be more critical of these prospects?
Regardless, here is what we know about Jonathan Kumina:
- Strong Finisher
- Quality Defensive Upside
- Good Ball-Handler at 6’6″
- Potential as a Playmaker
- Underwhelming Shooter
These attributes bold well for a player on the Golden State Warriors’ radar. With good size and a versatile skillset, Kuminga can thrive in just about any role with the Dubs. His potential to be a secondary creator and defensive presence is enough to get anyone excited.
Kuminga could easily slip out of the top three and directly into the Warriors’ hands. This is because of his underwhelming shooting, only making 16-of-65 (24.6 percent) attempts from the 3-point line during his time in the G-League. Though he’s a work in progress — Kuminga is a project the Dubs would be happy to develop.