The Golden State Warriors began Jonathan Kuminga and introduced Draymond Inexperienced off the bench throughout Friday night time’s 107-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Steve Kerr mentioned that a part of the reasoning was to get Kuminga extra minutes whereas not carrying Inexperienced down through the common season.
“The thought is we try to benefit from Jonathan’s skill to get downhill, get him extra time …we’re looking for methods to get these guys extra concerned and never put on down Draymond and Steph [Curry],” mentioned Kerr after the sport.
Inexperienced mentioned he was nice with the choice as he was centered on serving to the Warriors win.
“After all, I am OK with it. I’ve been considered one of JK’s largest followers since he is been right here. And so if he has a possibility to start out, you possibly can’t be hypocritical … I am a starter within the NBA. I do know that. But when it is one thing to attempt to assist this group win, I am at all times going to be for it,” mentioned Inexperienced.
Kuminga, who began subsequent to Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney, completed the sport with 13 factors in 29 minutes.
Steph Curry added that the Warriors want to determine totally unlock Kuminga.
“We’d like him to be the very best model of himself. We have now to have the ability to determine whether or not it is play calls, whether or not it is sure rotation or lineup mixtures, what can unlock his skill to get downhill, put stress on the basket, demand consideration from the protection. He is a giant weapon for us,” mentioned Curry.
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