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NBA Rising Stars: Warriors Rookie Jonathan Kuminga Has Lofty Goals

For a 19-year-old rookie, Jonathan Kuminga doesn’t lack confidence.

Just one year removed from his G League Ignite debut, the Warriors forward is earning an increasing role in Golden State’s rotation, attacking each assignment brimming with self-belief. The No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft is averaging 15.3 points per game in February on 60.3% shooting from the field and enters the All-Star break with eight straight double-digit scoring games.

Kuminga cites a lofty list of career goals. He has hopes of being “at least a three-time MVP [and] four-time Defensive Player of the Year,” making the Hall of Fame and, of course, winning multiple championships.