NBA Draft: How does Jonathan Kuminga fit with the Warriors?

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jonathan Kuminga #0 of the G League Ignite drives to the basket on Ignas Brazdeikis #17 of the Westchester Kicks during a G-League game 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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I will admit I was biased towards Kuminga before I even knew who he was. Players in his mold have always enticed me even if they have high bust factors.

Guys with legit ballhandling skills and strength at 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan are incredibly rare. Having a year of strong development under former NBA coach Brian Shaw really helped bring his game along in some respects.

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft, but will it be high enough for them to snag forward Jonathan Kuminga?

A prospect full of defensive and offensive tools, he’d be a top-five lock in most drafts.

But the talent at the top may push him down in range of No. 7. The No. 1 overall pick is widely expected to be Cade Cunningham. Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs and Jalen Green are expected to round out the top four. Barnes and Kuminga may be the next two off the board.

Is Kuminga worth it for the Warriors to take the risk?

Let another team trade up for Kuminga perhaps. Or simply pass?

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