After an offseason where he was reportedly intent on leaving the franchise, the career of Jonathan Kuminga has taken another stunning turn with the young forward set to start for the Golden State Warriors on opening night against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Kuminga has been craving a bigger role across his four-year career to date, and that's set to be granted to open the season as the Warriors look to manage the minutes of veteran center Al Horford.
Jonathan Kuminga will reportedly start for the Warriors on opening night
The 23-year-old is expected to join Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green in the starting lineup, meaning a small-ball group is in store despite the absence of fifth-year wing Moses Moody who is out with a calf injury.