The relationship between Steve Kerr and his player Jonathan Kuminga at Golden State Warriors has never been the best in the world. In fact, they have clashed many times over their ideas. Nevertheless, they have always managed to set aside their differences and row in the same direction in the NBA.
But that doesn't mean that occasional friction doesn't continue to surface, as has happened recently. After Kuminga asserted that his position is that of a traditional small forward, pressuring Kerr to always use him there, the Warriors' coach publicly disagreed with that statement.
Steve Kerr has said that he still sees his player as a power forward and that it is in the power forward position where he best fits into his plans.
The reason is that he cannot play Draymond Green as a power forward and a center like Trayce Jackson-Davies or Kevon Looney, because that would greatly disrupt the coach's game plan. With Kuminga at the 4, the Warriors are obviously better. The offensive threat is much higher.
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