Stephen Curry Rallies Behind Kuminga: “He’s Faced More in 4 Years Than Most Do in a Career!”

Stephen Curry recently offered high praise for Jonathan Kuminga, highlighting the young forward’s growth, resilience, and unwavering professionalism in the face of a turbulent NBA journey. As the Golden State Warriors head into a critical offseason—where the franchise may need to make win-now moves around the core of Curry and Jimmy Butler—Kuminga’s future with the team has become one of the most intriguing storylines to watch.

Kuminga, just 21 years old, entered the league during a high-stakes time for the Warriors. As Curry recalled, “He came in when we started 18-2 that year… he had some moments in the playoffs, but didn’t really get an opportunity.” Despite joining a veteran-heavy, championship-contending team, Kuminga has had to earn every minute on the floor, often finding himself in and out of the rotation. The presence of seasoned players ahead of him in the pecking order, along with persistent trade rumors, made his path even more difficult.

Yet Curry emphasized how Kuminga never wavered in his approach. “He’s handled business in terms of just getting better,” Curry noted. “He’s trying to focus on becoming a better version of himself.” The reigning face of the Warriors franchise commended Kuminga’s ability to stay mentally ready despite the uncertainty of his role, pointing to his recent performances as evidence of his maturity. In the Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kuminga averaged an impressive 20.8 points per game on 54.3% shooting from the field and a red-hot 42.1% from three-point range—establishing himself as one of Golden State’s top two contributors.

Curry concluded with a hopeful, yet realistic, note on Kuminga’s future. “I hope the future’s bright for him, whether it’s here or wherever… he’s gone through a lot that most people haven’t in four years.” It’s clear that Kuminga has earned the respect of one of the game’s greatest—now it’s up to the Warriors to decide whether his future lies with them or elsewhere.