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Jonathan Kuminga’s Wolves evolution was never going to happen with Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga was never going to play this well on the Golden State Warriors.

By Jack Simone · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Jack Simone argues that Jonathan Kuminga's current success with Minnesota could never have happened on the Warriors.
Kuminga's relationship with Golden State deteriorated over disagreements regarding his offensive role and playing time.
Simone credits Minnesota's immediate trust in Kuminga for his strong performances and seamless integration into the lineup.

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Jack Simone of Dunking with Wolves argues that Jonathan Kuminga's successful evolution with the Minnesota Timberwolves could never have occurred with the Golden State Warriors. Kuminga experienced friction in Golden State over his offensive opportunities, but he has fully bought into his role in Minnesota.

According to Simone, immediate trust from Minnesota's coaching staff enabled Kuminga to thrive and impact winning, even with teammate Anthony Edwards sidelined. The writer notes that Golden State's win-now focus and a strained relationship ultimately prevented Kuminga from reaching his full potential there.

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