The REAL REASON Why Jonathan Kuminga is UNTOUCHABLE

[@dvdv8197]

Steph Curry about to go on another revenge tour. Being underestimated is always extra fuel for him! 👍👏🥳🥳🔥🔥🤩🤩

[@SwishCulture]

Steph loves when he's underrated.

[@peteybrian]

It's going to be fun to watch the young players grow.

[@SwishCulture]

I"m really excited for the young guys this season.

[@quar7]

If Kerr let them

[@westcoast9285]

He’s already elite around the rim. I wanna see JKs jump shot and defense go up while the stuff he’s built on to this point stays consistent.

[@somone1437]

only prob is he wants max before showing that he is 2nd behind steph. Esp with gsw not wanting to exceed apron you shouldnt demand so much untill we see the leap.

[@westcoast9285]

@@somone1437 he’s a restricted free agent at the end of next year meaning the Warriors can match any offer another team offers, but the Warriors have his bird right so they can pay him more than anyone else. so if he does take the step up, then they can go ahead and re-sign him, if not then they go from there

[@terriblechristiangamer9128]

I don't want any excuses this year! Kuminga has to start!! If he doesn't it's time to move on from Kerr.

[@SwishCulture]

Agreed.

[@split_head_776]

Kerr has been nothing short of aggravating since Kuminga and Moody were drafted. He gave so many minutes away to non-NBA level 2-way players. Moody has essentially been demoted to ugly stepchild in closet. He deserves better.

[@sandman589]

good old YT gm. PAY THIS MAN!! haha

[@kentcarlisle5660]

It's already time to move on from Kerr 🤔

[@PrebenHPedersen]

@@sandman589so you dont agree that kuminga should start ? You dont Think moody has it, and should have played more minutes ?

[@kreedigity]

to have kuminga at the top of the overrated list is a joke. dude that wrote it is a 🤡

[@knavishly]

Had to be a lakers/lebron fan lmao

[@ScottieDPOYY]

@@knavishly LeRent Free

[@jfs70ss]

Everyone has an opinion. It means nothing. Kuminga will be a FORCE to be reckoned with..!! GO WARRIORS

[@TheSmashten]

Kuminga is 6’7 but averages less rebounds than a guard. He’s also not a great defender. Yes he took a leap but people act like this is kawhi.

[@GrootmanSipho]

‘The most overrated list’ is a disrespectful and unnecessary list for these athletes.

[@SwishCulture]

Agreed

[@AmardeepKiro-m6c]

Yes, he is the most overrated player. He was supposed to score 20 25 points per game and be in the all defensive team by now. But he is not. I hope he proves all wrong the journalists and other people who are doubting him Also, I hope JK or Podz won the MIP award.

[@PrebenHPedersen]

@@AmardeepKiro-m6cyea a dont get he was untouchable, cause he wants a rookie max, wich he hasnt showed he delievered. He also dont have a 3vpoint shot, wich id vital in the nba, even more for the gsw. Mostly my problem is defense, hes not even good in defensive schemes he knows, so he needs to take not just Big, but mega huge steps in both areal, to not Trade in my opinion.

[@Honxho_bands]

@@AmardeepKiro-m6chow nd he just started playing minutes that’s not how things work barley play rookie season second season was the same third was ab to be the same till kuminga said enough is enough play me now

[@its420somewhererightnow]

Looking Good JK and Podz, even TJD has been in the lab.

[@sandman589]

I'm a kuminga fan so there is bias in this comment, but I think keeping him and podz +picks is the move for the warriors long term. One thing I don't think people are talking or speculating about is; what if Curry said "don't trade Podz"? Also is Lauri gets hurt and doesn't play for a season or a half a season, do you pay him next season? So far I think the front office has been playing chess.

[@nodrug2]

My opinion is Podz is an overated "teacher's pet" and JK has to move up a level, he was on a rampage last year until opposing teams took him seriously so now he has to respond to that.

[@TEScharf]

Dubs dodged a bullet! LM is injury prone, plays soft for a big, and, for all his stats, is not a proven winner. He might be a nice piece, but not worth anything close to Ainge’s wet dream demands at this stage of his career. Utah may even come to regret giving LM that huge bag.

[@frankieclayton9303]

I agree 👍 he is going to be dangerous scary

[@popselias]

Lauri is not a passer, also traded 3 times. Ainge is too greedy.

[@SwishCulture]

True. His only skill is finishing and Ainge really thought he'd fleece the Warriors.

[@PrebenHPedersen]

@@SwishCultureofcource hes done that most of hes gm carerre. But gsw needs a Big man, who can rim protect, Easy buckets Down low, and shot 3s at a reasonable clip please. It just dont know who that player could be.

[@anthonywlong]

@@PrebenHPedersenshould have traded the pick that became Wiseman for Myles Turner

[@Honxho_bands]

@@anthonywlong faxts the warriors gm need to be question nd Kerr needa be questioning ab the young core he don’t wanna play fr

[@bobbresnahan8397]

JK is one of the best young players I've seen on both ends of the court. He's intense and competitive. We'll see how far he can go. Improving his 3 a couple points would make an impact.

[@UrquidezFamily]

I'm starting to see a Toni Kuco treatment by the fans. So sad, they are going to blame JK for Steph not winning titles....really tough spot for him.

[@tbboymaster]

I Never wanted to trade the Baby Dubs. Because of Coach Kerr we couldn't see them have enough playing time since they were drafted! It is maybe unfair for Steph and Dray, but many stars are not interested to join the dubs, so they have to play and win with the Rooks.

[@charliegrey90]

kuminga has been said to be the future and yet his playing time does give him the opportunity to learn and show it.

[@igotthejuice2090]

Kerr a clown he still running plays like it the 2017 warriors. He hasn’t adapted to what our rosters strengths are

[@mmakshak]

That proposed 3 team trade was ridiculous. Are these trades designed to destroy the Warriors? That final proposed offer was ridiculous also. It gives away our whole rebuilding program, and for what? Opinion of trading JK for Markkanen is no way.

[@96od]

I agree with everything you said, bro. Every point had evidence to back it up. Kuminga is primed for a huge leap year this season.

[@Fakedln]

Not sure if your aware though, Post hasn't been signed and can't be signed unless we release someone.

[@fakename1656]

Only got 14 on the roster. The type of contract he signs is effected though

[@taekim2378]

We should make the change now, with a coach that has a vision to grow with the younger players, now, this season

[@SouljaSlim010]

Kerr dropped the ball with Wiseman

[@PrebenHPedersen]

Nah wiseman was to Young and not skilled enough, ofcourse the injuries didnt help, but he should have stayed in College hes was and is to raw.

[@Qjags2]

Kerr, drop the big ball with Wiseman, 100% agree.😮

[@MrBrachiatingApe]

The kid was super nice but lacked all big man fundamentals. He couldn't screen, couldn't make decisions at speed, couldn't defend for crap, and for all his size was a bad rebounder.

[@devthechamp9300]

imagine if kobe was alive today to notice and personally cultivate kuminga, god, this shit makes my heart hurt

[@yefersoncoello4226]

[@LeonarRonquillo]

Why would he wants to personally mentor a dude who is not even an all-star? lol. Kuminga is decent and all but people acting like he's the future of the league or some shit.

[@josephlau7567]

Kumingka has speed and power. He is best player being added to the roster. Now, all he’s got to improve to teamwork dishing off to others.

[@josephlau7567]

Is teamwork

[@warrensteele4395]

I wish Kuminga could have played another year with CP.

[@Ejohns1004]

Kuminga is already really good and only getting better on a team that is more often than not one of the last teams left in the playoffs. Conversely Lauri Markkenen had a really good year last year on a team that didn't even sniff the playoffs and is being run by a guy in Danny Ange who doesn't seem to actually want to build a team, seems more like he just wants to stack draft picks. Out of the two, I pick Kuminga for my team 100 times out of 100.

[@AllStarKydd]

I never get this logic. Would you please explain your Lauri take again so I can get it. He’s practically a double double every game on a team that’s going nowhere. Yet if he were to be on a championship caliber franchise & system, alongside a generational superstar like Stephen Curry, you believe his productivity would drop off. As opposed to stay relatively the same at where it’s at currently, if not go up. What metric or stats are ya looking at that make ya believe this? Harrison Barnes, Kevin Durant, Andrew Wiggins all are/were GREAT playing alongside Curry. But yet ya believe Markannen, a player putting up these all-star stat lines alone, wouldn’t be able to hang if he had the assistance of Curry and co… Please make it make sense for me

[@PrebenHPedersen]

@@AllStarKyddmy 2 cents, the asking price was to High for lauri, and What gsw really needs is a rim proctector, so i didnt understand the Trade at all

[@Jawshuatree]

thanks for opposing warriors twitter. that crowd looses focus of the details of the game and i really think Jk, Podz, moody, tjd are the future and the future starts now.

[@1948haywood]

good analysis. love your channel and content.

[@SwishCulture]

Much appreciated comment, thank you.

[@split_head_776]

JK has all of the physical tools, just lacks IQ. Theres the risk that some guys never learn the game at the NBA level, but I feel like Kuminga is worth the risk.

[@PrebenHPedersen]

Yea but he needs to take major leap in defense and 3 point shooting, cause he wants a rookie max next season, and as of now hes not worth that.

[@split_head_776]

@@PrebenHPedersen I honestly think his shooting wont be a problem for a while. He has a very solid mid range shot, and thats all you really need next to Steph. Add his rim pressure, and I can see them being very good, as long as he doesnt take too long to get into his prime. Athletic guys like him usually hit their prime early anyways. Defense for sure is a question though.

[@whatthefvckisfashion638]

JK just needs to perfect his 3 point shot Swish.....

[@Honxho_bands]

We don’t need him to shoot a lot of 3 that’s not his game but he can be another demar slasher mid range Jk was great when he did shoot mid range but crazy part is i think kuminga is Alr a better shooter then demar was in his early years I could be right or wrong

[@Byronic19134]

@0:50 It’s crazy that J Dub and SGA the same exact height and Giddy is atleast 3 inches taller if not for he looks tall af standing next to them.

[@SwishCulture]

Giddey is a big dude, lol

[@businessmanwilliams]

As a warriors fan I never wanted Lauri I want Kerr to play the young players more

[@DebraL321]

Keep Kuminga. There is no player available to make a good well rounded argument as to why Dubs should make the trade. The fact that every team wants Kuminga in any trade proves they are afraid of him. No one can stop a confident Kuminga and Draymond tells Kuminga that consistently, as does Curry and all the young Dubs!

[@badmun13]

MY booooyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy It's only the beginning he is coming

[@robertchang5051]

I agree if Kerr doesn’t start giving Kuminga and Moody more of prominent roles in terms of playing time , he really need to go ! He has been one of the major factors that have hindered their development . They need all hands on deck and again push their belief of “ Strength in numbers “ . The Warriors need to become more athletic and quick on their feet for better offensive diversity and better defensively

[@go4broke407]

Dude is athletic no doubt. Imagine if he focused on defense. Hed be an all star

[@ruhaanpremi2306]

i am a warriors fan, and if i was the warriors front office i would consider Trayce Jackson Davis and Brandin Podziemski more valuable than kuminga

[@Qjags2]

Glad you're not the warriors front office.😂😂😂😂

[@Itaukeiqo]

Love me some Kum bucket, he’s the future 🔥

[@kballer151]

I like the idea if Lauri but the major problem is he is not a go to scorer. You dont give him the ball and he will create for himself. He has to play within an offense and play off a playmaker like Kuminga or Podz

[@NicetoNice05]

I honestly think JK is gonna bring his A game this season he's had a fair taste of starting last season he did pretty well not gonna lie...also if he wants a max contract he has to show up this season if he's serious....

[@fakename1656]

I am glad we did not get r@ped by danny ainge to get laurie. Cant panic, jk took a leap when he finally got real mintutes. I still remember 2 yars ago yellijg at the tv for kerr to play jk ij the playoffs when we had nothing cooking

[@josephmakara4006]

I'm not worried about JK. He made himself into the second best scorer in a team with CP3, Klay and Wiggs. He did it despite the coach pulling him down. Once the season starts and he gets balling the narrative will change. Whilst he was balling there wasn't much you could fault him. It was Wiggs, Klay and Kerr's biases that cost the season.

[@geradnomillaje]

I trust PODZ rather than JK, IQ and versatility in paying.

[@Trice0187]

Podz will not start over Buddy Hield. That solves the spacing issue. The only weak spot in that spacing with Kuminga as the main ball handler on a possession will be if Draymond can hit his corner 3s.

[@MVP-JB]

Right now it’s over for us warriors should’ve got Lauri

[@xavierhill3966]

he wants over 200M on his next contract.. he will have to be good in the playoff (not play in) for that to happen.

[@rbrown5518]

Kuminga was GSW 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.... 15 years ago Curry was drafted as the 7th pick. Kuminga was 7 years old. Draft picks are is a flip of the coin"

[@nightlifewaytheway]

And they already stated that they will not trade Jonathan kuminga I don't see why we keep getting videos about this topic when they clearly do not want to let him go and will not be letting him go

[@Cynthi25]

Kuminga had to put up with a lot and he should have been starting last year I kinda think if he wouldn't have spoke up kerr wouldn't have played him

[@jfs70ss]

TJD does NOT get the recognition he deserves. He is a RIM PROTECTOR and MORE...!! Kuminga, Moody, Podz will step it up this year along with Steph, Dray, Buddy Hield, the DUBS will be fine and better than most believe. They finished the season 27- 12 over their last 39 games not coincidentally because Kerr started TJD and the youngsters got more playing time. With Hield and IF WIGGS can stay FOCUSED on BB and not his Personal Drama, they'll be better than everyone gives them credit. Can't wait for the season to start. GO WARRIORS...!!!!

[@lukaglavas2697]

People tend to overlook the fact that Markannen is about to get PAID next season, and the Dubs simply don't have the cap space to pay him. Why jeopardize their entire post-Steph future to MAYBE get marginally better with Lauri while trading away all their assets? Lauri is a beast, but it doesn't make sense for our Dubs.

[@Backaddit72]

Curry Moody Kuminga Draymond TJD Podz Melton Wiggins Anderson Looney

[@ScottySkilz1]

i think it wouldnt have matter either way. everyone here would say keep JK was good long term or getting Lauri helps win a chip short term. just an outsiders thoughts. nice vid tho

[@SwishCulture]

Thanks for the perspective, Scotty!

[@Antonio-h7c]

Warriors need to get anfrenee Simon

[@rjohnson7852]

Kerr you need to play the young player beside Steph ok let go DUB.

[@robertburnsjr1477]

keep Jonathan Kuminga and MOODY

[@cksspb815]

Kuminga's athleticism is undeniable, incredible, but possibly overvalued in how it contributes to winning .... possibly analogous to the shinny red sports car that is overvalued, etc... While his defense could use some work (as pointed out in the video), my main Kuminga concern is basketball IQ - specifically vision and decision making. Kuminga historically has lacked both. DG, SC, Podz, and Markkanen have an abundance of basketball IQ and all make each other better. However, I don't think Kuminga makes his teammates better, and I'm nervous every time he has the ball in his hands and has to make a decision that isn't athletically blowing by a single person or lifting up for a shoot over a smaller person. When teams clog the lane, he get's frustrated and makes poor decisions that often don't work well. He lacks vision, variety, and multiple dimensions. DG, SC, Podz, and Markkanen do not have these problems. While they don't have Kuminga's athleticism, they'll work better and smarter as a team making them multidimensional and better. The 5th player could even be slow-mo. He has a great basketball IQ and is a great role player and connector. Who knows what Kuminga could be this year, in two years, or in 3 years, etc...? He could develop an incredible basketball IQ within 3 years. Or not! Who knows? However, as of the end of last season he was still significantly lacking in this area (although his basketball IQ was improving slightly compared to the previous year). It was difficult to see him and SC play together at times because JK just couldn't get it. And while he was spectacular in some games and had a few where he was the best player and won the game, these were few and far between. Mostly, I'd cringe when he tried for the 4th time to unsuccessfully power through a clogged lane or freak out when the double team came or make a bad pass or miss the correct pass/option. If Kuminga doesn't improve quickly in these areas or the Warriors don't get a player like Markkanen then SC's remaining years will likely be wasted. I would not trade Podz at this point. His basketball IQ and motor are off the charts (best +/- on the entire team last year and on a cheap contract). Additionally, his potential as a connector, orchestrator, floor general, etc.... are really high. I would never trade Podz and Kuminga for Markanen (need to keep at least one of them). Podz potential , favorable salary, etc... trading both would be insanity, and for reasons previously stated would prefer to trade Kuminga and keep Podz, but could see possibly trading Podz in a fair trade but would never include Kuminga in that trade. Need to keep Podz or Kuminga at a minimum. However, as much as I love M.Moody and his potential. I would consider a Kuminga, Moody, plus 2 or 3 first round picks for Markkanen. I would not give anymore, and while I'm sure D.Ainge is demanding a Mikal Bridges type package that is ridiculous. I'd rather take my chances with the current Warriors roaster then provide a Mikal Bridges type package for Markkanen, etc... Markkanen for Kumminga, Moody, and picks is interesting (plus possibly Looney or something similar to make the salary #'s work .... wouldn't mind trading Wiggins, but no one wants him) because the skill and basketball IQ of DG, SC, Podz, and Markkanen is worth a go and could produce incredible results. Risky but could be special. Would still have a solid bench, and could possibly make a strong run. There is no one else to get, and unless Kuminga takes a giant leap in basketball IQ this year or unless Wiggins finds his game, then this year will look a lot like last year. Possibly this isn't so bad. The new bench looks solid. Love KT but it was time for him to go for many reasons, and I think that will result in improvement. And also speculative to how much better GSW record and overall performance would have improved without DG ridiculous suspensions. Still, DG keeps his head cool and plays 90%+ of the games, etc.. then GSW are a playoff team and not a play in team. But doesn't seem like this roster will likely make a deep playoff run or meaningfully play for a championship with the current roster, unless Kuminga and/or Wiggins make leaps and play significantly better.

[@mrfoxx6632]

If they let Podz start Curry is going to be targeted. Podz is not an offensive threat therefore all the attention will be on Curry. Even more if they don’t start JK.

[@awoo4489]

How do you think the dubs can go with this roster

[@awoo4489]

How far*

[@SwishCulture]

Floor is a play-in team. Ceiling without any more additions, WCF. Could they go beyond? Perhaps. That depends on what they get from players like Hield, Melton & Slow mo or if they get a third star to add to the roster midseason. Not sure who will be available just yet.

[@UncleAnkfrays]

Liked for the Kuminga joke 💀

[@Versace2x]

Literally watched games where kuminga was the games highest scorer / plus minus in the first half that warriors are up to only playing 3 mins the whole second half that results in a loss. Kerr needs to go, starting to think he bets on the kids under 😂😂

[@alannitcher5001]

Every time I hear about a team gutting itself to get a star, it doesn't go well. They don't have the depth to compete. It takes a couple years to recover so that they can compete. Steph doesn't have that kind of time. They need to sign Post. Dramond at the 5 doesn't work anymore. He just can't handle the bigger bodies night in and night out like he used to. In stretches it ok, but the Joker? No.

[@keanuwoods]

W vid

[@SwishCulture]

Thanks for watching, Keanu!

[@drgta6]

Why would they trade away the next coming of Kawhi Leonard?

[@fresnoniiji]

I honestly never understood the interest in lauri. I rather start kuminga at the sf. This team will be dangerous

[@pawelprzytarski340]

This no1 place will age good😂

[@Martian128]

Don't trade JK - what are you, nuts?

[@Honxho_bands]

How he overrated nd Isaac been there before kuminga and kuminga Alr better then him bigger potential 😂😂😂

[@mambaman3632]

Steve Kerr will not allow him to reach his full potential. I am waiting for the Warriors to trade him away to a rebuilding team where he can get more playing time and show what he can do. Steve Kerr is incapable of developing drafted players. He only excels with building on the foundation others have laid and adding superstars into the mix. Klay is gone now. Let the Warriors trade away Kuminga and bring in whomever and let’s see where it takes them!

[@jameswarner300]

Goodness Swish when you ride with a guy you can't find no fault in him. I told you all last season about Kuminga and his play. He's not committed on the defensive end of the floor no more than Markkenen, plus he doesn't bring the same energy every night, taking nights off. He still plays silly like a kid in key moments in the game, and he focuses more on his offense than playing defense. I told you that about Jordan Poole when you was all over that guy, I told you Poole was overrated and didn't play defense but you wouldn't listen. It's former NBA players already predicting Poole will be out of the league once his contract is up. Keeping Kuminga is a big risk this season. Heck the Warriors aren't even predicted to make the playoffs next season.

[@fakename1656]

What moron ever thought Poole could play defense. What you smoking on

[@user-pz1ve1jb5s]

They have to teach him to assist in rebounds or 2nd hand chances. He seems too lazy to go in and help. Offense is not the only play in basketball.

[@sheckyfeinstein]

NAh, Lauri is not coming.

[@SapphicTwist]

EVERYBODY wants JK. The Bleecher Report was designed to push down his value, that's it.

[@curtisbrown636]

JK is a baaaad man

[@badmun13]

Fools Gold.....You sat there comparing Jonathan Kuminga to KOBE BEAN BRYANT......Ill take those chances

[@SwishCulture]

alright badmun

[@WACKIEKID]

1st here

[@warrenmitchell5800]

No trate

[@Drizzy_1]

2nd here

[@ameliabedelia7018]

He can’t hit jump shots with high percentage. He can’t hit threes wit regularity. He can rebound at least 10rpg. He’s not worth 200m just yet.

[@sallami6627]

Sorry but I'm just not sold JK. I've been watching him thru the years and he's obviously a great athlete and leaper. However, he's been over hyped to the degree that he believed it himself and publicly complained about Kerr. (Poor Moody lost all the playing time) He had moments during the season but during the playoffs he was ineffective. imho, his basketball IQ is still not high and he doesn't makes good decisions. He does not have the handles or a euro step for getting around defenses and his jumper is inconsistent. He is not worth the huge contract that he is expecting and could easily become another JP.

[@HenryCorya-oe4tc]

Why the warriors did not get Lauri was because they did not want to trade Podz.

[@SwishCulture]

Already covered.

[@fakename1656]

And the bench, all future picks and someone's first born child

[@7.62entertainment4]

Trade him he asking for to much he hasn’t improve in my eyes 👀 he is a Michael pietrus on the millennium

[@SwishCulture]

Yikes! He's well beyond Mike's peak already.

[@fakename1656]

Jk at the top of the overrated list. Has this guy not seen lebron play in the last 5 yrs