When you’re a rookie in the big league, it’s not uncommon to get some special “treatment” from the veterans. Nothing bad of course, but sometimes quite strange pledges! This is particularly the case for a beginner at Golden State who is the personal victim of Warriors tip, prognosis & odds 01/12/2022″>Klay Thompson.
Players sometimes bring weird things to press conferences, whether it’s saucy clothes or accessories. But no one expected Jonathan Kuminga to arrive with a game of chess and another of checkers, after the defeat of the Warriors in Minnesota (119-99)! Why did you do this? In fact, as the rookie explains, it is a token given to him by a certain Klay Thompson:
Jonathan Kuminga brought in a box of Chess & Checkers to his presser: “I don’t play neither of those games. I just gotta do my rookie duty and carry it for Klay.” pic.twitter.com/Ca5PfoKmzM
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 17, 2022
I don’t play any of these games. I just have to do my rookie duty and wear them for Klay.
Jonathan Kuminga bizuté par Klay Thompson:
Funny way to be hazed… Nevertheless, the Congolese (6.4 points on average this season) had nothing to look down on despite the defeat, because he signed his best game of his career. With 19 points at 6/12 shooting and 7 rebounds, he was one of the few satisfactions for Californians. Killa Klay himself also wanted to greet him after the meeting, praising in particular the intensity of the person concerned:
Klay Thompson on Jonathan Kuminga: “Jon is an incredible athlete. His ability to play at the rim is incredible. I loved his aggressiveness tonight. It shows with 10 free throws. He’s going to be a huge part of this team for a long time.”
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 17, 2022
Klay Thompson on Jonathan Kuminga: “Jon is an incredible athlete. His ability to penetrate and attack the circle is incredible. I loved his aggressiveness tonight. It shows with the 10 free throws he attempted. I’m sure he’s going to be an integral part of this team for a long time. »
Used very sparingly during the opening stages of competition, the young player has however played at least 19 minutes on the court in his last four games, and 33 against Minnesota. A very long playing time off the bench, partly linked to the numerous absences on the Dubs side (Draymond Green, Gary Payton II…). The Pistons (10-32) are their next opponents, the perfect opportunity for the wingman to follow up with another great performance.
It should therefore be noted that Klay Thompson is a big fan of chess and checkers. The good news for Jonathan Kuminga is that he has already earned the respect of a pillar of the Warriors squad. Something tells us that number 11 is not the only one to appreciate it!
