After the Warriors win against the Brooklyn Nets Saturday, star point guard Kyrie Irving gave rookie Johnathan Kuminga his game-worn jersey. Kuminga, in his first year at the NBA level by way of the NBA G-League’s Ignite team, played his high school hoops at St. Patrick School located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Similarly, Irving also played his high school hoops St. Patrick High School before his infamous one-and-done season at Duke University.
Read MoreJordan Poole looks like he’s going to be the Warriors point guard of the future. He’s gotten a lot of credit for the improvements he’s made, and they’re generally well-deserved: He works hard at his game, with stories of him being the first and last out of the gym over the summer being well-documented in addition to how he’s learned the game from the vets.
Read MoreThe 7th pick of the 2021 NBA Draft and a future star of the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, will not be competing in any of the NBA All-Star Saturday night events. He will not be playing in the Rising Stars Challenge or even the NBA Slam Dunk Competition for that matter. Juan Toscano-Anderson will be competing in the dunk contest even though one can argue that Kuminga is a stronger, more flashy dunker than he is.
Read MoreThe Warriors team dynamics are always interesting to watch. It’s widely viewed that they have probably the best locker room culture in the NBA. Their own-court cohesion (especially in the last 7 games), the actions of guys on the bench when their teammates do something good, and even just hearing about it from the players has all backed up that belief.
Read MoreAfter going 6-1 in their seven-game home-stand, the Warriors were back on the road for a Texas back-to-back. Still, without Draymond Green, the Warriors came in on both games depleted in-depth due to injuries and their superstar going through the worst slump of his career.
Read MoreTuesday, news broke regarding this year's NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants. Per Shams Charania, this year's contest is expected to be headlined by rookie phenom Jalen Green, along with Cole Anthony, Obi Toppin, and Oakland’s very own Juan Toscano-Anderson.
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