History of Jonathan Kuminga in Timeline

Jonathan Kuminga is a Congolese professional basketball player currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He was a highly-rated five-star recruit and the top small forward in the 2021 class. Kuminga bypassed college to join the NBA G League Ignite after reclassifying to the 2020 class. He completed his high school career at The Patrick School in Hillside, New Jersey. Kuminga is known for his athletic abilities and potential as a versatile player in the NBA.

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October 6, 2002: Jonathan Kuminga's birth

On October 6, 2002, Jonathan Malangu Kuminga was born. He is a Congolese professional basketball player.

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December 23, 2019: Kuminga's season debut

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, after being ruled ineligible for 30 days due to transfer rules.

January 3, 2020: Kuminga's ankle sprain

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 reclassified to the 2020 class and joined the NBA G League Ignite

On July 15, 2020, Jonathan Kuminga reclassified to the 2020 class and announced that he would bypass college basketball to join the NBA G League Ignite, turning down offers from Texas Tech, Auburn, Duke, Kentucky, and other college programs.

February 10, 2021: Kuminga's 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 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors.

August 3, 2021: Kuminga signed with the Golden State Warriors

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

February 18, 2022: Kuminga participated in the 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, replacing the injured Chris Duarte.

August 26, 2022: Kuminga scored 18 points for 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: Kuminga ties Warriors franchise record

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

December 27, 2024: Kuminga puts up career-high 34 points

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