“Played 15 Years.. all 15 I Was Frustrated”: Steve Kerr Makes His Case amid Jonathan Kuminga ‘Trust’ Fiasco

The Golden State Warriors had one of the most frustrating games of recent times. Despite having an 18-point lead with 7-odd minutes left in the game, the team blew it all away in the end against the Denver Nuggets. Following the game, frustrated fans pointed their fingers at head coach Steve Kerr for not utilizing Jonathan Kuminga in the last quarter, who dominated the paint in the first half.

Even though Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson displayed their shooting prowess, it was Kuminga, who stole the show for the Dubs. The 21-year-old dropped 16 points with 4 assists in his 19-minute game. But, the Nuggets 25-4 run at the latter end of the game, crushed the hearts of the Dub Nations. Moreover, it left Kuminga with trust issues.

Steve Kerr responds to Jonathan Kuminga’s trust issues

Following the loss, reporters raised the Jonathan Kuminga question to Steve Kerr in the press conference. Kerr said, ” At that point, it didn’t feel like the right thing to do,” and went ahead with Andrew Wiggins for the last quarter. However, Kuminga didn’t take the decision lightly, as he hit back at the champion coach.

The Athletic earlier reported that the rising star has lost the trust with Kerr. The report read, “[Kuminga] has lost faith in Steve Kerr and no longer believes that Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential.”

A few hours later, the 9x NBA Champion responded to Kuminga’s ‘Trust issue’ remark. Anthony Slater, The Athletic reporter quoted Steve Kerr’s response on his X handle. Kerr said, “I played 15 years and all 15 I was frustrated with my playing time.”

Moreover, the situation might get out of hand if Draymond Green returns to the scene. Kuminga, who has been playing the power forward position, will have to give up the spot when the 4x champion returns.

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In hindsight, this could result in a trade drama for the Dubs in the coming future.

Will the Kerr-Kuminga drama lead to a trade?

With the trade deadline around the corner, the Jonathan Kuminga situation could lead to a trade. Last night wasn’t the first time where the disruptions in the Warriors locker room popped up. Earlier, Kuminga discussed his lack of time on the court in an interview, and Kerr later mellowed it down with his statement.

But, it again came in front of the public eye after the Nuggets’ loss. At the same time, the Warriors, who are in dire need of a missing piece, could have some drama ahead of the deadline.

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