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Kumingga averaged 23 points per game in the last three games! Why was he abandoned by Cole? The reason revealed by Meiji is really not unfair

2:35am, 18 May 2025Basketball

On May 15, the Warriors and the Timberwolves will usher in the fifth game of the series today. When writing this article, the Warriors and the Timberwolves have not started yet. Although everything is unknown, it is now possible that the Warriors will be eliminated, because today the Warriors official revealed that Curry has been allowed to do all lightweight training, including shooting practice, which he will evaluate on Saturday. This is very clear, Curry cannot participate in today's G5.

The Warriors are now behind the Timberwolves 1-3, and Curry is unable to make a comeback. Butler is still strictly guarded by his opponent. It seems that the Warriors are powerless to make the situation come true. Their only hope is that Kumingga and Hilde can perform well. If the Warriors can drag the series to G6, then there is still suspense in this round of series. After all, Curry has a chance to make a comeback in G6. Recently, Kumingga has performed well in the absence of Curry.

In the past three games, due to Curry's injury, the team did not have a stable scoring point, so Kumingga has obtained more playing time and ball rights. He handed over data: 23 points, 1 assist, 1 steal, 30 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 18 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, and averaged 23.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. Kumingga proved how good his impact was, but he had been abandoned by Cole before, so Cole was also questioned.

Koll also gave a reply to the reason why Kumingga was abandoned. He said that Kumingga was not effective when he played together with Butler. He wanted Butler to play the greatest role, so he abandoned Kumingga. In fact, the reason why Cole abandoned Cumingga was not Butler, but Curry. Of course, there was also Butler relationship. When Butler was not available, the Warriors did not dare to abandon Cumingga. After all, no one in the team could create scoring opportunities except Curry.

And now Kumingga is re-activated because Curry is injured. Today, the famous reporter Logan reported that Cole was dissatisfied with Kumingga's behavior of ignoring Curry during the game many times. Although Kumingga is talented, he is too focused on finding opportunities for himself on the offensive end, and often sacrifices the overall smoothness of the Warriors' offense, which annoyed Cole and the coaching staff, and the real game that made Cole unable to bear it was the end of the season against the Trail Blazers.

Kor was furious because Kumingga ignored Curry's running position many times and chose to attack. Since then, Kumingga did not get a chance to play in the final game of the regular season against the Clippers and the playoffs against the Grizzlies. After entering the playoffs, many insiders have begun to doubt whether the player, who is about to qualify for a contract renewal, has finished his last Warriors game. It turns out that the fight has not been finished yet. If Curry hadn't been injured, he might have finished the fight.

Against the Trail Blazers in the regular season, Kumingga scored 10 points and 5 rebounds in 2 of 7 shots in the game. Indeed, after that game against the Trail Blazers, he was abandoned in the next life-and-death battle with the Clippers, and he did not get playing time against the Grizzlies. If it is true as this reporter said, then it is understandable that Kohl abandoned Kumingga. His existence has affected the team's offense and he even did not pass the ball to the team boss. I guess any coach will abandon it when he sees such a player.

Seeing this, many fans probably understand why Whitmore's combat power is so excellent, it seems to make up for the Rockets' lack of scorers, but Uduka still doesn't need him. Like Kumingga, he is too obsessed with his own offense, ignores his teammates' running and open positions, and does not play according to tactical attacks. He just works alone with the ball, and his passing ability is very limited. If such a player is played well, everyone will praise him for being heroic, but if he is not good, he will be labeled as too unique.

If you want to have unlimited fire power, you need to have such ability to support it. Generally speaking, those who have this status are the leading stars. Because of Kumingga's existence, Curry's unlimited fire power is gone, and he even doesn't give him any empty space. In this case, it is reasonable that the coach can't bear it. To be honest, it's not unfair to be abandoned. Judging from the current situation, after the end of this season, Kumingga is likely to stay with the Warriors.

Because the Warriors' purpose is to win the championship, Kumingga's playing style is not yet mature, and he cannot be a qualified third leader. Giving him a big contract not only puts a lot of pressure on the team's salary, but also hinders the possibility of team operation. Now that the team has Butler and Curry, their only goal is the championship, so it is wise to give up Kumingga for a suitable puzzle. Many netizens also suggest that the Warriors send Kumingga away and exchange it for Wiggins.

I think this proposal is good. If Wiggins is brought back, the Warriors will definitely have the ability to compete for the championship next season. Having said that, what do you want to say about the Warriors now? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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