The Warriors’ once-promising youth movement hit a wall with Jonathan Kuminga, the seventh overall pick who was hyped as a future cornerstone. Despite early flashes and owner confidence, Kuminga’s shooting woes, lack of playmaking, and inconsistent impact made him more of a liability than a solution. Multiple trade opportunities—including interest from the Raptors and Bulls—were turned down, all while the team clung to hope. His eventual demand for a trade and subsequent deal for Kristaps Porzingis marked a disappointing end to a costly experiment. Critics now see holding onto Kuminga as one of the franchise’s biggest missteps, with countless better alternatives left on the table.

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