The Golden State Warriors trounced the Sacramento Kings 130-104 in a win in the NBA regular season. The Warriors returned young star Jonathan Kuminga, who finished with 18 points and three rebounds on 7-of-10 shooting in 19 minutes off the bench.
After the game, Kuminga was interviewed by the media to share his feelings of the game and his views on the arrival of the new team member Butler. Speaking about his difficult dunk in the game and his smile afterwards, Kuminga said: “At that moment, I realized that I was on the court with my teammates. That team spirit and rapport made me very excited and proud.” As for Butler’s arrival in the Warriors, Kuminga also expressed his own opinion: “I think Butler’s arrival has changed the pace of our game, the pace has become slower. But the slower pace gives us more space and time to play, which makes things easier. “With Butler and the rest of our teammates playing well, everyone is playing with more ease and confidence.”
In addition, Kuminga revealed his learning process during his absence: “I’ve been watching film of Butler, especially how he plays with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. That’s what I’m trying to learn and emulate. Our coordination will get better and better over time. I was just around him watching his foot movements and his game decisions, and he played very smart, which benefited me a lot.” Kuminga’s comeback performance and positive attitude towards the new members of the team have undoubtedly injected more vitality and confidence into the Warriors. His growth and progress will also provide more options and possibilities for the Warriors in the future. I believe that with the joint efforts of Kuminga and his teammates, the Warriors will continue to create more glory in the NBA arena.
