When Kuminga got hurt, he had put up back-to-back 34-point games the previous week and Golden State was about a month away from making the Jimmy Butler trade. He will return to a different team, one that appears to have a significantly higher ceiling.

The Golden State Warriors made a huge move at the trade deadline, acquiring six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler to pair with superstar guard Steph Curry, and the new tandem could not be playing better.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes that Jonathan Kuminga has the potential to evolve by learning from a teammate like Jimmy Butler, an NBA star known for his all-around game. Jimmy Butler’s impact since joining the Golden State Warriors has been immense,