Jonathan Kuminga is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, playing for the Golden State Warriors. In 2022, he was part of the team that took home the NBA Championship.
He has also played for the NBA G League, the Santa Cruz Warriors, and the NBA G League Ignite.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Jonathan Malangu Kuminga was born on October 6, 2002, in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He Stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 102 kg. He is right-handed and he plays small forward. In 2016, he moved to the United States to play basketball.
| Team |
Golden State Warriors
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| Position | Power Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 102 kg |
| Born | 6 Oct 2002 |
| Nationality |
Congo (Brazzaville)
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | JK |
| Team History | |
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Golden State
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2021 - present |
He moved to the United States in 2016 in order to play high school basketball.
High School Career
Kuminga first played for Huntington Prep in West Virginia. He later transferred to Our Savior New American where he earned MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year Honors.
He later transferred to The Patrick School for his junior season.
Professional Career
In 2020, he announced that he was reclassifying and would be joining the NBA G League team over offers from colleges. He joined the NBA G League Ignite in 2020 and signed a one-year contract with the team. He made his debut for them in February 2021.
In the 2021 NBA Draft, Kumiga was picked by the Golden State Warriors in the first round. He signed with the team in August 2021 and he debuted in October of the same year. In February 2022, he played in the Rising Stars Challenge Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend.
He became an NBA Champion in his rookie year after the Golden State Warriors won against the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, alongside Steph Curry.
In addition to his professional career, he also represented DR Congo internationally. He joined the DR Congo Men’s National Basketball Team and they played in the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers.
Career Highlights
- 2022 - NBA champion
