Warriors Start Jonathan Kuminga, Bring Draymond Green Off The Bench In Loss To Wolves
The Golden State Warriors started Jonathan Kuminga and brought Draymond Green off the bench during Friday night's 107-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Steve Kerr said that part of the reasoning was to get Kuminga more minutes while not wearing Green down during the regular season. "The idea is we are trying to make the most of Jonathan's ability to get downhill, get him more time ...we are searching for ways to get those guys more involved and not wear down Draymond and Steph [Curry]," said Kerr after the game. Green said he was fine with the decision as he was focused on helping the Warriors win. "Of course, I'm OK with it. I have been one of JK's biggest fans since he's been here. And so if he has an opportunity to start, you can't be hypocritical ... I'm a starter in the NBA. I know that. But if it's something to try to help this team win, I'm always going to be for it," said Green. Kuminga, who started next to Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney, finished the game with 13 points in 29 minutes. Steph Curry added that the Warriors need to figure out how to fully unlock Kuminga. "We need him to be the best version of himself. We have to be able to figure out whether it's play calls, whether it's certain rotation or lineup combinations, what can unlock his ability to get downhill, put pressure on the basket, demand attention from the defense. He's a big weapon for us," said Curry.
The Golden State Warriors started Jonathan Kuminga and brought Draymond Green off the bench during Friday night's 107-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Steve Kerr said that part of the reasoning was to get Kuminga more minutes while not wearing Green down during the regular season.
"The idea is we are trying to make the most of Jonathan's ability to get downhill, get him more time ...we are searching for ways to get those guys more involved and not wear down Draymond and Steph [Curry]," said Kerr after the game.
Green said he was fine with the decision as he was focused on helping the Warriors win.
"Of course, I'm OK with it. I have been one of JK's biggest fans since he's been here. And so if he has an opportunity to start, you can't be hypocritical ... I'm a starter in the NBA. I know that. But if it's something to try to help this team win, I'm always going to be for it," said Green.
Kuminga, who started next to Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney, finished the game with 13 points in 29 minutes.
Steph Curry added that the Warriors need to figure out how to fully unlock Kuminga.
"We need him to be the best version of himself. We have to be able to figure out whether it's play calls, whether it's certain rotation or lineup combinations, what can unlock his ability to get downhill, put pressure on the basket, demand attention from the defense. He's a big weapon for us," said Curry.
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