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Johnathan Kuminga: “I never worry about what Stephen A. or whoever say. Because he gets paid to talk about people. I don’t blame him. I don’t complain about it. Because at the end of the day, I know what I do and what I don’t.”



[Source](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/jonathan-kuminga-reacts-stephen-smiths-report-attitude-concerns)

> “Man, I don’t even know where he got that information,” Kuminga told The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. “I never worry about it. I never respond to it. I never want to talk about it. It’s just wasting my energy.

> Smith’s comments came during a “First Take” episode in August, where he said he was worried about Kuminga while praising Warriors youngsters James Wiseman and Moses Moody.

> “I’m hearing too many things about [Kuminga] off the court in terms of his head, the level of discipline that he lacks, you understand?” Smith said. “Some of the foolishness … I’m talking attitude, I’m not talking actions. I’m saying the attitude, the level of focus, commitment, determination, just putting your head down and doing the work.

> “I’m hearing that he’s shortchanging the Warriors in that regard, and he’s got to get his act together because I’m a Jonathan Kuminga fan.”

> In addressing Smith’s claims during an appearance on “The TK Show” with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami last month, Kerr made it clear nothing about Kuminga’s demeanor over the summer was an issue for the Warriors.

by Michael_B_Lopez

10 Comments

  1. Saturday514

    Good. Let ur action on court do the talking.

  2. lopea182

    Mike Tomlin had a great interview in response something Ryan Clark said about the Steelers on ESPN:

    >Asked about former players questioning Steelers effort/play, Tomlin said: “I have no idea what you’re referring to.” “Ryan Clark.” Tomlin: **”Ryan is paid for commentary …Our guys understand that. He’s on ESPN every single day. That’s his job …We won’t question commentary…”**

    That’s a hell of a quote.

  3. His work ethic is going to be the biggest deciding factor on how good he can be. He showed a bunch of flashes last year even while being mostly lost in the system. He’s also appeared to not care as much in g-league/summer league games which can be the best times to learn. If he dedicates himself to improving as much as possible he will be an absolute star

  4. BabyDick-_-

    Glad he is self aware I stopped watching ESPN after I graduated in 2010 and the only time I ever see stupid shit from Steven A or Skip is on here and its them saying outlandish shit for little kids to eat up and tear each other apart ! Clip bait is for kids and adults who never grow up !

  5. Jkcanwien

    Stephen a smith is extremely tight with Joe lacob. If SAS said he heard it from the top

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