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Warriors regret in drafting Jonathan Kuminga grows as stars they passed on break out

The Golden State Warriors know that they made a mistake drafting Jonathan Kuminga. Yet with each passing day, the players they passed on turn into stars, while Kuminga becomes more and more of a problem for the Warriors.

The conversation around the Warriors' selection in the 2021 NBA Draft has been polarizing ever since they made the pick. Armed with the No. 7 pick after trading D'Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors had the opportunity to inject a young star into their aging core.

Instead, the Warriors chose Kuminga. While his athleticism and scoring ability were and remain impressive, very few of the necessary supporting skills have come together for him.