Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga nightmare is a cautionary tale Pacers are happily avoiding

Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin are moving in completely opposite directions with their respective teams.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) looks on against the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter at Chase Center. | Eakin Howard-Imagn ImagesSteve Kerr has gradually reduced Jonathan Kuminga's role over the course of the season and made him a DNP during the Golden State Warriors' victory against the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 7.

The fifth-year forward is likely on his last legs in Golden State for a variety of reasons. He is not a good fit in the Warriors' system, has been deemed a ball-stopper, is inconsistent, does not provide much defensive value, and reportedly wants a…