Jonathan Kuminga is a Congolese basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, who selected him seventh overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuminga moved to the United States in 2016 to play high school basketball at Huntington Prep in Huntington, West Virginia. After freshman season, he played sophomore season at Our Savior New American in Centereach, New York, and then attended the Patrick School in Hillside, New Jersey for the last two years. After high school, instead of attending college, Kuminga played in the NBA G League in the 2020-21 season and averaged 15.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. In his rookie season, the Warriors won the 2022 championship, and Kuminga became the second-youngest NBA champion, behind Darko Miličić. He became NBA champion at the age of only 19 years and 253 days.
On January 24, 2024, in a win against Atlanta Hawks, Kuminga scored 25 points on a flawless 11-for-11 shooting, which tied Chris Mullin’s Warriors franchise record for the most made shots in a game without a miss. During the 2023/24 season, Kuminga averaged 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Warriors fans and team management view him as a cornerstone of their future.
Jonathan Kuminga’s Injury History
Until the 2024-25 season, Jonathan Kuminga has shown impressive durability in his NBA career. Kuminga has had only a few injuries impacting his playing time in the first 3 years of his career. Here’s a look at Kuminga’s injury history in the NBA and prior:
Major Injuries Jonathan Kuminga sustained in the NBA
Strained Right Patella Tendon (October 2021)
While preparing for his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors, Kuminga suffered a strained patella tendon in his right knee during a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets on October 6, 2021, as per the NBA website. This injury kept him sidelined for the first five games of his NBA career, delaying his official NBA debut.
Right Foot Sprain (January 2023)
On December 30, 2022, Kuminga sustained a right foot sprain during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This injury led him to miss eight games, from January 2 to January 19, 2023, interrupting his sophomore season.
Left Knee Tendinitis (March-April 2024)
Jonathan Kuminga was down with left knee tendinitis towards the end of the 2023-2024 season, as per NBC Sports Bay Arena. This injury caused Kuminga to miss six games from March 27 to April 5, 2024. The injury was managed carefully, and he returned for the season's final stretch.
Major injuries Jonathan Kuminga sustained before the NBA
Ankle Sprain (January 2020)
Before joining the NBA, Jonathan Kuminga was a top-ranked high school player at The Patrick School. On January 3, 2020, Kuminga sprained his ankle during a nationally televised game against Sierra Canyon. As per Zagsblog, the injury kept him off the court for about a month, though he returned with a strong performance, scoring 12 points on perfect shooting in his first game back.
FAQs on Jonathan Kuminga
A. Jonathan Kuminga’s NBA 2k25 rating is 80.
A. Jonathan Kuminga’s wingspan is 6 feet 11 inches.
A. Jonathan Kuminga wears number #00 jersey for the Golden State Warriors.
A. Jonathan Kuminga did not play collegiate basketball. He played in the G League before declaring for 2021 NBA Draft.
A. Jonathan Kuminga’s salary for 2024/25 season is $7,636,307
