1. Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga enters the 2025 preseason under the brightest spotlight of all. Fresh off signing a two-year contract extension, the 22-year-old carries the weight of expectation from both Dub Nation and the franchise. After averaging 15.3 points per game on 45.4% shooting last season, Kuminga has shown glimpses of star potential. If he can pair that efficiency with his explosive athleticism, he could undoubtedly cement himself as the future of Golden State.
Beyond on-court performance, Kuminga faces lingering questions from his offseason contract standoff. He’s long felt underutilized with his role in the Warriors offense. However, over the summer, his agent (Aaron Turner) made a number of public statements on his behalf. This not only had his name in headlines, it upset members of the organization. Ultimately, the 2025 preseason is his chance to move past that controversy and prove he can be a nightly difference-maker. If he rises to the occasion, he could still become the franchise’s future cornerstone.
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