With veterans like Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala missing time due to injury, the Golden State Warriors have given rookie Jonathan Kuminga an increased role in the rotation. With more playing time, the No. 7 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft has impressed.
In eight games leading up to the All-Star break, Kuminga tallied double-figures in each contest. During that span, the 19-year-old is averaging 15.3 points on 60.3% shooting from the field with 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 26.3 minutes per game.
Kuminga’s recent breakout has earned him a spot in the latest first-year power rankings from Rookie Wire. The G League Ignite product landed at No. 7 on the list from Cody Taylor of Rookie Wire, one spot ahead of 2021 No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham.
Via Rookie Wire:
Kuminga was named as an injury replacement for Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte in the Rising Stars game and was among the 12 rookies that competed. He recorded two points for Team Payton in a loss to Team Barry,…