The Warriors Made A HUGE Mistakeβ¦ π³π
Jonathan Kumingaβs breakout in Atlanta is showing what happens when a young star finally gets real opportunity. After being drafted 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2021, Kuminga spent years playing in a limited, inconsistent role on a veteran-heavy roster, often struggling to find steady minutes or offensive freedom. Despite flashes of elite athleticism and scoring ability, he averaged around 12 points this season before the trade, never fully unlocking his potential. Everything changed after his February 2026 trade to the Atlanta Hawks. In his debut, Kuminga exploded for 27 points on efficient shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists, instantly showing the impact he can have with a bigger role. Since joining Atlanta, heβs been given more minutes, more touches, and the freedom to play his game, averaging around 14β15 points in limited minutes while producing efficiently across the board. The move has unlocked his confidence, energy, and aggressiveness, turning him into a key piece for a playoff-pushing Hawks team. What once looked like a player being held back is now starting to look like a future star finally getting his chance.
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5 Comments
he seems so much happier in atlπ₯Ή
He hasnβt stopped smiling since he touched down in ATL π
The terrible coach was holding him back
nice edit brightr
Ain't never seen the brother smile this much on the Golden State Warriors. ππ½π₯Ή