Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reportedly grew frustrated with forward Jonathan Kuminga late in the 2024–25 season, particularly due to Kuminga’s tendency to disrupt the team’s offensive rhythm by prioritizing his shot creation over ball movement, sometimes at the expense of superstar Steph Curry.
According to Logan Murdock, the coaching staff was increasingly irritated by Kuminga’s decision-making, especially in moments when he ignored opportunities to get the ball to Curry in favor of attempting to score himself.
“Despite his talent, Kuminga’s propensity to look for his shot at the expense of the flow of Golden State’s offense has irked the coaching staff,” Murdock reported.
One specific incident reportedly pushed Kerr’s frustration to a new level.
During a late-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, team sources say Kerr became visibly upset after witnessing several possessions where Kuminga chose to isolate and create his own offense instead of deferring to Curry, one of the league’s most efficient and unselfish scorers.
The fallout was immediate. Kuminga received “Did Not Play” (DNP) designations in the Warriors’ regular-season finale against the Clippers and again in their critical play-in game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
These benchings raised eyebrows both inside and outside the organization, particularly given Kuminga’s athletic upside and developmental progress earlier in the season.
By the time Golden State entered the playoffs, internal speculation began to swirl about the player’s future with the franchise.
As Murdock noted, “Many within the organization wondered whether Kuminga, who is eligible for an extension, had played his last game as a Warrior.”
Kuminga’s raw ability and upside remain undeniable, but his fit within the Warriors’ system – one that values unselfishness, spacing, and high basketball IQ – now appears uncertain.
With extension talks looming, Golden State may soon face a difficult decision about whether Kuminga is part of their long-term plans.
Steve Kerr reportedly had an issue with Jonathan Kuminga looking off Steph Curry at times during games, per @loganmmurdock
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