On January 5, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors lost an incredible game, facing the Nuggets at home, with 7 minutes left to lead by 18 points, but they were miraculously turned over by the Nuggets, and finally completed the stunner by Jokic.
And after this game, Kerr is about to completely detonate the Warriors' infighting, because the two best players were ruthlessly abandoned by him. One is the Warriors' super genius Kuminga, the Warriors' No. 7 pick played very well, he played directly on the court and scored 16 points in 19 minutes, shooting 5 of 7, 6 of 7 free throws, and cut 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, the efficiency is very amazing, and the plus/minus on the court is positive.
When he was on the court, it was the only moment when the Warriors could win points, but Kuminga was ruthlessly abandoned for a full 18 minutes, and he never played again after being replaced in the second half of the third quarter.
And the Warriors' small forward and big forward positions were all pressed and played by the Nuggets, so they didn't make any substitutions, just let Kuminga watch the game off the court, he didn't play well this time, and the efficiency was high enough, but he just couldn't play. It can only be said that Cole is selfish in employing people, he knows who plays well, why abandon him, why didn't he give him a second in the last 18 minutes?
Maybe it's because he still has to balance the veteran players in his heart. After all, Wiggins is a champion hero, if you don't let him play, who can get off the court in Thompson Curry? Paul also has to control the court, so he can only sacrifice Kuminga, just don't let him play. Another point is that Dream Chasing Green may be coming back, seeing that Dream Chasing is coming back, Kuminga's playing time will be reduced, and he will directly start to suppress Kuminga, and now his starting point is Green's position, can Green start when he comes back?
Otherwise, we believe there's no other reason for Coach Kerr to do this. A coach who has won nine championships in the NBA can't see who is strong and who is weak? Why didn't he suddenly let him go? It can only be said that the factional struggle within the Warriors is very obvious. Now it can be said that there is only one person Curry who has changed his life, Curry should stop thinking about any brotherhood, go to Kerr, and say that he must cultivate Kuminga, give him more playing time, and stabilize him in the starting position.
Otherwise, what awaits the Warriors next is the tragedy of the fall of the dynasty. And apart from Curry, no one else is qualified to have such a conversation with Kerr, nor is he qualified to interfere with the team's employment. As long as Curry doesn't protect Dream Green, then Kuminga's ascension is logical.