History of Jonathan Kuminga in Timeline

Jonathan Kuminga is a Congolese professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He was a highly-regarded five-star recruit and the top-ranked small forward in the 2021 class. Instead of attending college, Kuminga opted to join the NBA G League Ignite after reclassifying to the 2020 class. He completed his high school career at The Patrick School in New Jersey.

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January 2019: Named MVP at Slam Dunk to the Beach showcase

In January 2019, Jonathan Kuminga was named the most valuable player of the Slam Dunk to the Beach showcase after scoring 40 points in a game against Gonzaga College High School.

December 23, 2019: Season debut after transfer ineligibility

On December 23, 2019, Jonathan Kuminga debuted for The Patrick School, scoring 20 points in a win over Roselle Catholic High School, after being ruled ineligible for 30 days due to transfer rules.

January 3, 2020: Ankle sprain sidelines Kuminga

On January 3, 2020, Jonathan Kuminga suffered an ankle sprain that sidelined him for about a month while playing for The Patrick School.

July 15, 2020: Kuminga reclassifies and joins NBA G League Ignite

On July 15, 2020, Jonathan Kuminga reclassified to the 2020 class and announced he would join the NBA G League Ignite, forgoing college offers from Texas Tech, Auburn, Duke, and Kentucky.

February 10, 2021: NBA G League Ignite debut

On February 10, 2021, Jonathan Kuminga debuted for the NBA G League Ignite, recording 19 points, four assists, and four rebounds in a 110–104 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors.

August 3, 2021: Signs with the Golden State Warriors

On August 3, 2021, Jonathan Kuminga officially signed with the Golden State Warriors after being drafted as the 7th pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

February 18, 2022: Participates in Rising Stars Challenge

On February 18, 2022, Jonathan Kuminga participated in the Rising Stars Challenge game for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game weekend, replacing the injured Chris Duarte.

August 26, 2022: Scores team-high for DR Congo

On August 26, 2022, Jonathan Kuminga scored a team-high 18 points along with 6 rebounds for Congo in a 69–71 loss to Cameroon during the African 2023 World Cup qualifiers.

January 24, 2024: Ties Warriors franchise record

On January 24, 2024, Jonathan Kuminga scored 25 points on perfect 11-for-11 shooting, tying Chris Mullin's Warriors franchise record for most made shots in a game without a miss, in a victory against the Atlanta Hawks.

December 27, 2024: Career-high 34 points

On December 27, 2024, Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 34 points, along with 10 rebounds and five assists, in a 102–92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.