Jonathan Kuminga is a Congolese professional basketball player who plays as the small forward or the power forward for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. A freakish athlete with strength, explosiveness, and great body control, Kuminga excels at driving to the rack, and can finish well in the paint, even when the defense collapses.
Here is everything you need to know about the Golden State Warriors’ rookie player.
How Old is Jonathan Kuminga?
The Warriors’ small forward was born on October 6, 2002, in Goma, DR Congo. The 19-year-old basketball player is Congolese by nationality and belongs to the Kongo ethnicity. He hasn’t disclosed the identity of his parents.
According to Kuminga’s Wikipedia, his first language is French.
He Has a Family of Basketball Players
Joel Ntambwe, Kuminga’s older brother, played basketball for UNLV until transferring to Texas Tech in 2019. Emmanuel Mudiay of the NBA and Omari Gudul of Europe are two of his cousins that play professional basketball.
Played High School Basketball in the United States
Kuminga moved to the United States in 2016 to play high school basketball. As a freshman, he played basketball for Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia. He then transferred to Our Savior New American School in Centereach, New York, for his sophomore season, where he averaged 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game.
Kuminga transferred to The Patrick School in Hillside, New Jersey, for his junior season. As a junior, he averaged 16.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
A Consensus Five-Star Recruit
By the time Kuminga was a junior, he had established himself as one of the best recruits in the 2021 class, with most recruiting agencies placing him first in his class. He reclassified to the 2020 class on July 15, 2020, and revealed that he would forego college basketball in favour of joining the NBA G League Ignite, despite offers from Texas Tech, Auburn, Duke, and Kentucky, among others.
Kuminga was a five-star recruit and the best small forward in the 2020 class at the end of his high school career. After reclassifying, Rivals.com ranked him third-best in his class, and 247Sports.com and ESPN ranked him fourth-best.
Made His NBA Debut in October 2021
Kuminga signed a one-year contract with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League, on July 15, 2020. He made his debut on February 10, 2021, with 19 points, four assists, and four rebounds in a 110–104 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors. He had a game average of 15.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
The Golden State Warriors selected Kuminga as the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. He signed a contract with the Warriors on August 3, 2021.
Kuminga made his NBA debut on October 30, scoring three points and grabbing one steal in a 103–82 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
His Contract and Salary Details
The Golden State Warriors signed Kuminga to a four-year, $24,855,195 deal, with $24,855,195 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $6,213,799.
Kuminga’s base salary in 2021-22 will be $5,466,360, with a cap hit of $5,466,360 and a dead cap value of $5,466,360.
How Tall is Jonathan Kuminga?
The 19-year-old Kuminga has a towering height of 6 feet 8 inches. His weight is listed at 225lb or 102kg.
