Smith claimed on “First Take” that the 19-year-old forward lacked work ethic and had an attitude problem. He said:
Steve Kerr quickly defended his young player on “The TK Show” podcast with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami (h/t Heavy.com). Kerr was baffled by Stephen A. Smith’s intel about Jonathan Kuminga. The Golden State Warriors head coach praised Kuminga for the work he has done this offseason to improve his game. Kerr said:
Steve Kerr was not the only one from the Golden State Warriors to defend Jonathan Kuminga. Andre Iguodala said on his “Point Forward” podcast that he’s been guiding Kuminga this offseason. He knows that the incoming sophomore was doing things to improve his game.
What is Steve Kerr’s plans for the Golden State Warriors next season?
Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are looking to defend their championship next season. Kerr explained on The Ringer’s “Real Ones” podcast that the 2022-23 season is just the continuation of their championship run.
The four-time champ head coach wants to continue developing his younger players and give his veterans some rest. The Warriors are in a great situation where they still have the veteran core of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
They also have a bunch of young prospects such as James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Patrickick Baldwin Jr.. The departure of several key role players in the offseason will give the young players the opportunity to impress.
The Warriors have a good chance of winning back-to-back titles. There are no clear cut favorites entering the season, especially with the current situation in Brooklyn, Phoenix and Boston. Thompson also had his first healthy offseason in a while, so he might have his bounce-back season.
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