Ex-Warriors GM Bob Myers Reveals Why He Drafted Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors drafted Jonathan Kuminga with the seventh pick in 2021. Former Warriors general manager Bob Myers has revealed the reason why he selected the forward out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In an appearance on the “Tom Tolbert Show,” Myers was asked about his perspective on Kuminga’s potential back then. The thinking was the Warriors were preparing for the eventual decline of
“There was a contingent of fans and media, and some people in the organization that thought, let’s get somebody more ready to play. But when you draft high, what I believe and we believe was, it’s a chance to take a swing and get that Tracy McGrady type guy,”
Kuminga has shown flashes here and there of his potential, but he’s at odds with Steve Kerr on how he’s being used. The situation got worse in the offseason when there was a standoff between the player and the franchise regarding a contract extension.
Some of the players the Warriors could have gotten instead of Kuminga include Franz Wagner, Alperen Sengun, Trey Murphy III and Jalen Johnson. At just 23 years old, JK still has the time to develop, though he’s still linked to a possible trade once he becomes eligible on January 15, 2026.
Joe Lacob Wanted To Draft Jonathan Kuminga
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater last month, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob was high on Jonathan Kuminga’s potential. Some members of the coaching staff wanted to draft Franz Wagner, who looked like a seamless fit to the team back then.
“(Joe) Lacob has been a central figure in Kuminga’s NBA career since the beginning. Bob Myers was team president and (Mike) Dunleavy assistant general manager when they drafted Kuminga in 2021. They gave the collective green light, but Lacob was a driving force in the selection when others, including a few on the coaching staff, voiced a Franz Wagner preference, sources said,” Charania wrote.
Lacob was also reportedly against trading Kuminga as part of a trade package involving Alex Caruso in 2023. Caruso ended up with the Oklahoma City Thunder and helped them win the 2025 NBA Championship.
Steve Kerr Praises Jonathan Kuminga After Preseason Loss
Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr don’t have the best coach-player relationship, but the four-time NBA champion coach had some kind words for his player on Sunday. Kerr was pleased with Kuminga’s effort on the offensive floor in the Warriors’ 126-116 loss to the
“I’ve been very pleased with just the approach, the effort. I thought tonight he ran the floor hard. He had a couple of plays in the third quarter, where he sprinted and took a defender with him, and we got shots behind the play. That’s a hugely important trait that we need from everybody,”
Kerr plans to use Kuminga off the bench and give him the proper spacing he needs to thrive, as per Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard
Steelers WR DK Metcalf Rips Browns After Beatdown
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had some choice words for the Cleveland Browns are Sunday’s victory.
The Steelers‘ 23-9 victory was Metcalf’s first taste of the AFC North rivalry following an offseason trade to Pittsburgh. He enjoyed himself during the convincing win that moved the
“I don’t want to get into divisional rivalries or anything of that nature. But I mean, it was fun kicking the Browns‘ (expletive) on Sunday,” Metcalf said,
Metcalf had some room to talk after a solid performance. He posted four catches for 95 yards and a touchdown against the Browns
The Steelers now lead the AFC North with a 4-1 record. The Bengals are 2-4 but are playing without their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow. The Ravens — who were the preseason favorite in the division — have stumbled to 1-5, losing their last two convincingly with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson sidelined. The
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Also Took Shot at Browns
Metcalf was not the only member of the Steelers to shade the
“Andrew Berry must be a lot smarter than me or us,”
The Browns landed a fifth-round pick in return for Flacco, whom they benched ahead of Week 6 in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel. The Bengals, meanwhile, acquired a veteran quarterback they hope can help stabilize their offense with Burrow sidelined.
“It certainly made sense from Cincinnati’s perspective,” Tomlin said. “He can throw the football, and he’s always been able to throw the football — arm strength, arm accuracy, anticipatory passer, fluid movement through progressions. That’s always been his game.”
Flacco went 1-3 as the starter in Cleveland, passing just 815 yards, two touchdowns and six interceptions.
Browns Reeling After Loss to Steelers
The Browns have bigger problems than a division rival talking some smack. Cleveland’s offense is a mess, ranking near the bottom of the
For things to turn around for the
“For us the focus is on being better as an offense, and that goes into a bunch of different areas,”
The Browns have a chance to get on track this week as they host the 1-5 Miami Dolphins. Cleveland is a 2.5-point favorite for the matchup, per ESPN BET.
