Steve Kerr Doesn't Mince Words on Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski For Dominating Ball and Not Executing Roles

Steve Kerr Doesn
Steve Kerr Doesn't Mince Words on Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski For Dominating Ball and Not Executing Roles. (Photo: IMAGN)

With the Golden State Warriors laboring through injuries, Steve Kerr wants Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski to play their roles to perfection. Kerr pointed out what the young duo needs to do ahead of the Warriors' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

Ad

Speaking to reporters before the game, Kerr spoke about what Kuminga and Podziemski were doing wrong. The coach doesn't like seeing "J.K." make runs because he was too preoccupied with asking for the ball.

Kuminga appeared to make some massive improvements in the first three weeks of the season before getting back to his old habits.

"I'm really urging for him to get up the floor instead of holding back and asking for the ball," Kerr said, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater.
Ad

Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.

Ad

As for Brandin Podziemski, Steve Kerr urged him to let the game come to him rather than hold the ball for too long. Kerr wants "Podz" playing off the ball rather than being a playmaker.

"He's got to get off the ball early," Kerr said. "When he gets into trouble is when he tries too hard to make plays on his own."
Ad

The Golden State Warriors entered Saturday's contest in Cleveland without seven players, including their core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler. Curry is dealing with a quadriceps injury and has already been ruled out for the rest of the team's road trip.

Green suffered a foot injury in their previous game against the Philadelphia 76ers, while Butler has knee soreness. The Warriors are 11-12 heading into the game and have only won four games out of their last 10.

Ad

Steve Kerr shares update on Steph Curry's return

Steve Kerr shares update on Steph Curry's return. (Photo: IMAGN)
Steve Kerr shares update on Steph Curry's return. (Photo: IMAGN)

At 37 years old, Steph Curry is still the most important player for the Golden State Warriors. Curry's absence has been felt, and his return can't come soon enough for the struggling team.

Ad

Steve Kerr told reporters that Curry could be making his return once the Warriors are back at the Chase Center on Friday, as reported by ESPN's Anthony Slater.

They have one more game in this current road trip on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls before a four-day break due to the NBA Cup knockout stages.

Curry was averaging 27.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game before his injury. The Warriors are 2-5 this season when the two-time NBA MVP doesn't play.

Warriors Nation! You can check out the latest Golden State Warriors Schedule and dive into the Warriors Depth Chart for NBA Season 2024-25.

Quick Links

Edited by Juan Paolo David
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications