It's been presumed that Jonathan Kuminga would be coming off the bench to start the regular season, but that could suddenly be about to change in a potentially shock starting lineup twist for the Golden State Warriors on opening night against the Los Angeles Lakers.
With Moses Moody a confirmed out and the Warriors wanting to limit Al Horford to 20 minutes per game, head coach Steve Kerr could grant Kuminga with a starting role despite previous comments on the awkward fit between he, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.
Jonathan Kuminga could be a starter for the Warriors on opening night
Kerr stated on Friday the desire to keep Horford to 20 minutes each night, but that it would be difficult if the 39-year-old is both starting and closing games.