{"id":114896,"date":"2024-12-30T13:24:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=114896"},"modified":"2024-12-30T13:24:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T18:24:31","slug":"jonathan-kuminga-dunk-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/12\/30\/jonathan-kuminga-dunk-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Jonathan Kuminga Fits the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest Bay Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

The uncrowned dunk king on the Warriors roster, Jonathan Kuminga,<\/a> is a potential star in the making. Currently in his fourth year, the young forward talent continues to amaze us with his athleticism and scoring abilities, recording back-to-back career highs lately.<\/p>\n

However, news of the 22-year-old not being happy with his role on Golden State’s roster has often surfaced in the media. According to the Athletic<\/a>, Kuminga had once even expressed losing faith in Coach Steve Kerr<\/a>‘s ability to make him reach his full potential.\u00a0Recent reports of the Warriors involving Kuminga in trade talks<\/a> further annoyed the young forward. Nevertheless, JK might have the perfect opportunity to increase his stock in the upcoming months.<\/p>\n

Why Jonathan Kuminga Fits the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest Bay Area<\/h2>\n

Bay Area’s Dunk King – Jonathan Kuminga<\/h3>\n

Tying his career-high 34 points in a win against the Suns, Kuminga is coming off back-to-back 30-point games. The 6-foot-7 forward has been on a tear<\/a>, stepping up on the offense and even displaying his clutch gene via critical free throws. Kuminga<\/a> is on a tour to silence all his naysayers.<\/p>\n

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Jonathan Kuminga over the last 2 games:<\/p>\n

34 PTS – 10 REB – 5 AST – 58% FG
34 PTS – 9 REB – 3 AST – 60% FG<\/p>\n

Taking a leap. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/WHmlsFJhdY<\/a><\/p>\n

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) December 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n