Jonathan Kuminga is a 6 ‘ 8 “ Congolese forward who plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He was a consensus 5 star recruit and one of the top small forwards coming out of the 2021 class. After completing high school, he decided to forego college and instead chose to join the NBA G League Ignite.
Picked 7th overall out of the G-League Ignite in the 2021 NBA Draft, Kuminga is currently playing his third NBA season and is seriously building his game to fulfill his potential.
Last season, he appeared in 67 games and started 16 of them averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game on 52.5% field goal which also includes 37% from the three-point line.
He is a player with a bright future but doesn't fit into Steve Kerr’s line-up as of now. In the 2022/23 NBA season he started some of the games as a replacement for the Forward Andrew Wiggins after the All-Star break. Mainly coming off the bench, he is yet to prove himself to be consistent enough to become a starter as the Warriors are already packed with a roster comprising multiple All-Stars.
During his rookie season, on December 18, 2021, he put up a career-high 26 points against the Toronto Raptors.
Jonathan Kuminga contract
Jonathan Kuminga is currently in the third -year of his multi-year rookie contract. After getting drafted in the first-round, the Warriors rewarded Kuminga with a four-year deal worth $24.9 million in total. Additionally, the 2021 NBA champions have already exercised the team option for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 NBA season thus, making him eligible for the contract extension in the summer of 2024.
Jonathan Kuminga Salary
The 21-year-old Warriors Forward is set to earn a salary of $6.0 million for the ongoing 2023/24 NBA season. Kuminga earned $5.4 million during his rookie season and made a salary of $5.7 million in his sophomore season with the Warriors.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2021/2022 | $5.4 million | Golden State Warriors |
| 2022/2023 | $5.7 million | Golden State Warriors |
| 2023/2024 | $6.0 million (Team option exercised) | Golden State Warriors |
| 2024/2025 | $7.6 million (Team option exercised) | Golden State Warriors |
| 2025 | Restricted free agent |
Jonathan Kuminga position
The Golden State Warriors player plays at the position of Power Forward but if the situation demands he can either switch it to the Small Forward.
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FAQs
A. The Warriors Forward is listed at 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) tall.
A. Jonathan Kuminga weighs around 95 kg (210 lb).
A. According to Basketball Reference, the 2021 first-round pick made around $5,739,840 in 2023.
A. Yes, the Warriors Forward shares an African heritage. He was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and migrated to the United States for his high-school.
A. Standing 6 ‘8’’ tall, Jonathan Kuminga has a huge wingspan of 7 feet acquired with speed and natural strength.
A. Jonathan Kuminga was a first-round (7th overall) pick for the Golden State Warriors in the 2021 NBA Draft.
