History of Jonathan Kuminga in Timeline

Jonathan Kuminga is a Congolese professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. A highly-regarded five-star recruit, Kuminga bypassed college to join the NBA G League Ignite before entering the NBA. He completed his high school career at The Patrick School in Hillside, New Jersey. Kuminga was considered a top prospect in his class.

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October 6, 2002: Jonathan Kuminga Born

On October 6, 2002, Jonathan Malangu Kuminga was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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2016: Moved to the U.S.

In 2016, Kuminga moved from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the U.S. to pursue high school basketball.

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, which set a single-game record at the event, despite a loss to Gonzaga College High School.

December 23, 2019: Season Debut at The Patrick School

On December 23, 2019, Jonathan Kuminga made his season debut for The Patrick School, scoring 20 points in a win over Roselle Catholic High School, following a 30-day ineligibility period due to transfer rules.

2019: Brother Transferred to Texas Tech

In 2019, Jonathan Kuminga's older brother, Joel Ntambwe, transferred to Texas Tech to play college basketball after playing for UNLV.

January 3, 2020: Ankle Sprain

On January 3, 2020, Kuminga suffered an ankle sprain, sidelining him for approximately one month.

July 15, 2020: Reclassification and Joining 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, foregoing college basketball offers from multiple universities.

February 10, 2021: NBA G League Ignite Debut

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

August 3, 2021: Signed with Golden State Warriors

On August 3, 2021, Jonathan Kuminga signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors.

2021: Drafted by Warriors and NBA Championship

In 2021, the Warriors selected Kuminga with the seventh overall pick in the NBA draft, and he subsequently won an NBA championship with the team during his rookie season.

February 18, 2022: Participated in Rising Stars Challenge Game

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

August 26, 2022: Debut for DR Congo National Team

On August 26, 2022, Jonathan Kuminga debuted for the DR Congo men's national basketball team, scoring a team-high 18 points along with 6 rebounds in a 69–71 loss to Cameroon during the African 2023 World Cup qualifiers.

January 24, 2024: Tied Warriors Franchise Record

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

December 27, 2024: Career-High 34 Points vs. Clippers

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.

January 4, 2025: Ankle Sprain against Grizzlies

On January 4, 2025, Jonathan Kuminga suffered a sprained ankle during a 121–113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, which led to him missing 31 consecutive games.