After the team lost to the Denver Nuggets yesterday, Warriors youngster Jonathan Kuminga expressed his dissatisfaction with his chance to play. He was obviously very disappointed. Regarding his son’s remarks, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also made a statement before today’s game. Response:
The Golden State Warriors of the NBA were reversed by the Denver Nuggets in yesterday’s game. Young player Jonathan Kuminga, who had gained a lot of opportunities after Draymond Green was suspended, was abandoned in the last 18 minutes of the game. After the game, according to US media reports, it was pointed out that Kuminga had lost confidence in head coach Steve Kerr, and it was even reported that another young player Moses Moody was dissatisfied with the coaching staff’s scheduling, which put the Warriors, who were already facing many tests this season, Adding to the turmoil.
Kuminga was disappointed with his opportunity to play. Image source: Getty Images
The 21-year-old forward Kuminga played 19 minutes against the Denver Nuggets and scored 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting, showing his very efficient ability. However, since he scored 16 points with 5 minutes left in the third quarter, After being replaced for a long time, he never played again. The final result was clear to everyone. The Warriors wasted an 18-point lead in the final quarter and was missed by Nikola Jokic of the Golden Nuggets. The oversized 3-point bomb from midfield was reversed, causing the Warriors to lose 127-130.
Kuminga was obviously very disappointed with this kind of scheduling arrangement. After the game, he said: “Sometimes at the end of the game, I don’t know what I did.”
(Yesterday the Warriors were reversed by the Golden Nugget)
Warriors head coach Kerr also explained why Kuminga was on the bench and Andrew Wiggins played in the latter part of the game against the Golden Nuggets. He said: “Kuminga was on the bench the whole game. They all played well, and usually I would replace him with about 5 to 6 minutes left in the game, but Wiggins also played well and the team was still leading by 18 points, so I decided to continue the original lineup. “
Although Kerr responded, his words obviously failed to convince Kuminga. He was abandoned at a critical moment, which has become the fuse for Kuminga to lose trust in the coaching staff at this stage.
The American sports news website The Athletic reported that Kuminga has lost confidence in Kerr. He believes that Kerr cannot allow him to fully realize his potential.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Image source: Getty Images
What makes matters worse for the Warriors is that not only Kuminga is dissatisfied with the coaching team’s scheduling, but also other foreign media reported that even Warriors guard Moody has complained about the playing arrangements. In the past three games, he has not played any games. Chance, which left Moody quite frustrated. Coincidentally, these two players also happen to be third-year players in the Warriors who are about to change their contracts, which makes the outside world have to think that the team wants to lower the contract renewal price.
Whether to express his dissatisfaction or determination, Kuminga showed up with a new hairstyle before facing the Detroit Pistons today, cutting off his signature braids. According to a report from the North American sports magazine “Sports Illustrated”, head coach Kerr also said again regarding related issues before facing the Pistons: “I have played basketball for 15 years, and I have been very concerned about my performance in these 15 years. Time is frustrating.”
Kerr also admitted that he had talked to the players, saying: “But obviously these things are best discussed in private. Anything like this becomes public and it is easy to distract. I’m here, I’m probably the best player in the league. An approachable coach, my door is always open for players.”
Another young Warriors player, Moses Moody, hasn’t gotten many opportunities recently. Image source: Getty Images
In this game against the Pistons, Kerr continued to start Kuminga. He played 35 minutes and 38 seconds in the game, scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist. Moody also retired due to Chris Paul’s injury. Get sporadic playing time in the fourth quarter.
Although he has been allowed to train with the Warriors, main forward Draymond Green is still suspended indefinitely by the league, which does have a certain impact on the Warriors’ combat effectiveness. Before today’s game against the Pistons, the Warriors had a record of 16 wins and 18 losses, with a winning rate of less than 50% and currently ranked 11th in the Western Conference. If the team’s record does not improve, I am afraid it will be difficult to even make the playoffs. With the team’s strength still lacking, now there is another turmoil within the team, which will also test Kerr’s adaptability.
Further reading:
A storm in a teapot? Jonathan Kuminga’s trust dilemma with Steve Kerr
Not content with the status quo, Jonathan Kuminga’s drive for progress
[This article is reprinted with the authorization of Central News Agency and written by special editor Chen Jundai]
2024-01-06 04:14:49
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