The Golden State Warriors and wingman Jonathan Kuminga finally ended their 92-day contract impasse last week when the two sides came to terms on a two-year, $46.8 million contract to keep Kuminga in Golden State.
“I’m here now,” Kuminga said when asked about his future, according to ESPN. “That’s everybody’s goal, to be somewhere for longer. You never know your future. So far that’s my goal. That’s what I want to accomplish. Being here for longer.”
Kuminga was then asked if he felt that the organization wanted him there long term.
“I would say so,” Kuminga said. “Based on me being back here. At the end of the day, let’s see where this takes us. But my focus is this year pushing and actually helping us win. You never know what’s going to happen, but I’m happy, glad to be back.”
“It’s a business,” Kuminga said of the contract stalemate. “At the end of the day all that matters is we got it done and I’m excited to be here.”
Now, Kuminga can focus his attention of helping the Warriors return to elite status.
“Just helping us win,” Kuminga said. “Finding a way to help us win on both ends. Defense, offense, find a way to be a piece that’s going to help us win games and hopefully a championship.”
“If it’s on defense, if it’s an assignment, just go guard the best player,” Kuminga said. “Today we need you to score. Today we need you to guard certain people. That’s what I’m looking forward to and I’m open-minded to it.”
