"Change your agent next" - NBA fans abuzz as Jonathan Kuminga swaps jersey number after finalizing deal with Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga wore the 00 jersey number with the Golden State Warriors until the 2024-25 NBA season. However, the young NBA star has reportedly decided to switch his jersey number to 1, getting fans in motion on social media.

Last time, it was Kyle Anderson who wore the Number 1 jersey in a Warriors uniform. With a new contract and the next season expected to be his breakout year, Kuminga's new jersey also made headlines on Thursday.

Reacting to the report, a fan suggested that the Warriors player should make another change in his career.

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"Change your agent next JK!"

A fan hilariously trolled Kuminga and called him a bench warmer.

"Finna be the #1 bench warmer."

A fan predicted a short stay for Jonathan Kuminga with the Warriors before getting traded by the team.

"1 because of one game he will play and then get traded."

"That’s the amount of games he will be playing with us."

A fan said that Gary Payton II was the reason behind Kuminga changing his jersey number.

"he got so tired of gp2 taking 0 so he decided to just switch to 1."

One of the fans said that Kuminga was changing his whole life this offseason.

"bro going thru a whole identity change."

A fan was happy that the Warriors star had decided to change his jersey number.

"00 is a hideous number so maybe he is good this season."

Kuminga later revealed to the reporters the reason behind his new jersey number.

"A new start, Kuminga said. "...I just wanted to try new things...and it was available."

Jonathan Kuminga opens up about his new contract with the Warriors

Jonathan Kuminga got a taste of the NBA title in his rookie year. While he remains one of the most talented young offensive stars in the league, he has yet to reach his full potential, and some of the blame has been attributed to Steve Kerr in the media.

Kuminga signed a 2-year, $46.8 million contract with the Warriors this offseason. On Wednesday, when Kuminga was asked if he had bet on himself with the contract, he said he was focused on bringing the title to the Dubs.

"I wouldn't say that. I will tell you that me betting on myself is helping us win a championship… I'm blessed. I’m glad I got this done. My mind is not betting on myself."

According to ESPN, Jonathan Kuminga accepted more money, but he felt he was also not happy because the contract forced team option. The Warriors player had to give up his no-trade deal.

About the author

Nandjee Ranjan is a journalist covering the NBA and WNBA at Sportskeeda whose passion for basketball dates back to his childhood when he enjoyed playing the sport in school.

Nandjee finds his heart divided between two NBA powerhouses: the LA Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. He idolizes LeBron James and his leadership, while he appreciates the Warriors' dynamic and team-oriented style of play.
Basketball, for Nandjee, isn't just a sport but a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. He's been drawn to team sports, finding fulfillment in the physical engagement basketball offers.

With years of following basketball, Nandjee contextualizes historical events and player performances. He believes in conducting thorough research before writing, only taking information from reliable sources. He doesn’t mind taking more time to write an articles, as long as it is 100% accurate for his readers’ benefit.

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Edited by Nandjee Ranjan