Evan Turner Sides With Stephen Curry While Blaming Steve Kerr’s Leadership for Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga Controversies

Draymond Green’s return to the Golden State Warriors‘ lineup brings a wave of optimism; especially to a struggling season. However, it also raises concerns about the potential impact on Jonathan Kuminga. The talented rookie, who has shown promise, might face reduced playing time with Green back in the rotation. Furthermore, there is already an ongoing narrative that the Warriors are underutilizing Kuminga’s skills to pave the way for veteran superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

This has raised questions regarding the Warriors’ leadership, specifically with Steph. However, as the fans direct their criticism towards Curry, a former NBA player blames an entirely different perspective, questioning the foundation of the most successful franchise in the last decade.

Evan Turner changes the narrative around Stephen Curry’s criticism

Former Warrior, Andre Iguodala, and Evan Turner delved into Steph’s leadership on their Point Forward podcast. Iguodala probed Turner about the leadership criticism around Stephen Curry. Turner immediately expressed discontent, stating that he would be “upset.” However, he then radiated a different perspective, pointing at the Warriors’ “front office” and “coaches,” blaming them for a lack of bold moves to propel the franchise toward success.

Moreover, Turner staunchly defended Curry by addressing issues regarding Draymond’s alignment with the team objectives. Since Curry and Dray share a bond and mutual respect, Evan asserted that Curry should take the initiative, saying, “You’re probably the only person that can get through Draymond”. Additionally, he hinted at an approach reminiscent of Damian Lillard, immersing himself in all aspects and constantly grounding his teammates in reality.

Summing up his perspective, Evan emphasized, “When it comes down to playing a bad guy [Warriors’ rotation issues] it becomes to coaches. When it comes down to get everything in the locker room taken care of it becomes the players.”

Steve Kerr clears the air around Dray-Kuminga’s concerns

Fans have voiced worries about the lineup adjustments upon Draymond Green‘s return. Furthermore, concerns linger about the compatibility of the Kuminga and Green on the court, given their similar roles for the squad. Steve Kerr recently addressed these concerns, assuring they will find common ground.

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However, Kerr pointed out the current challenge of balancing the lineup, describing it as a “log jam.” He implied that the primary difficulty lies in managing the minutes and presence of other players while Kuminga and the returning player share the court.

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