Jonathan Kuminga Reveals He Was Surprised When Chris Paul Was Traded To The Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga discussed what his initial thoughts were after Jordan Poole was traded away for Chris Paul.

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The Golden State Warriors made an extremely bold step this summer, as they traded Jordan Poole a season after winning the championship for the surefire Hall of Famer Chris Paul

Paul is going to be a steadying and mature figure for a Warriors locker room that’s coming back from a tough season. The arrival of CP bodes well for young players like Jonathan Kuminga, who shared his reaction to the trade with Sports Illustrated

“I was surprised. Watching CP growing up, the way he plays a different type of basketball than the Warriors. Me being on the Warriors for the past two years now, we play a different type of basketball playing at a fast pace. We move off the ball a lot.”

Kuminga then showed some excitement for the possible fit of Paul on the Warriors roster, given the stylistic differences the team and player have. 

“I’m just looking forward to seeing how it’s gonna work, and I feel like CP is a smart player. He has a lot of experience, and I feel like he’s gonna bring so much that we didn’t have on the team, and I’m looking forward to it.”

Draymond Green had expressed excitement for what Paul’s presence would do to the development of players like Kuminga. He could be massive impactful in getting Kuminga the bigger role he’s fought for since being drafted in 2022. 


The Warriors Falling Behind In The West

The Golden State Warriors haven’t had the best offseason. Though they got off the long-term contract of Jordan Poole, they lost one of the best bench scorers in the NBA for Chris Paul. Paul is a far more measured guard who will highlight the stars around him, so he is a better fit. But Poole had a long-term upside that the Warriors have lost.

Donte DiVincenzo walked out the door and signed with the New York Knicks, with the Warriors’ best effort at replacing the hole in that position coming with the signing of Cory Joseph. They did make a good move by adding center depth beyond Kevon Looney, adding former Sun Dario Saric as a sweet-shooting big.

For a team that lost in the second round, the Warriors don’t look a whole lot better. Expectations from players like Kuminga and Moses Moody will be high, as their stepping up will be the difference-maker for the Warriors this season. For that reason, having CP3 as a bench guard would do wonders for them.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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