Today, Shams talked about the latest contract extension between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga on a show called NBA Today, Shams said: "As far as I know, the Warriors have been discussing a contract extension with Kuminga recently, but the two sides have a big disagreement. Kuminga wants a salary cap, while the Warriors are only willing to offer a contract with an average annual salary of $3,000w. ”
With the deadline for a contract extension on October 21, Kuminga is almost certain to become a restricted free agent next summer (i.e., the Warriors can match any contract offered by other teams for Kuminga). In this year's preseason, Kuminga performed well, especially in attacking and projecting with the ball, which proves that he has indeed put a lot of sweat and effort into training in the offseason, and is not just posting social media and pretending to be ridiculed by the outside world.
With Kuminga's physical gifts and rising career, combined with a new collective bargaining agreement and skyrocketing salary caps, he does have a reason to seek more financial benefits for himself and his family when he signs his first big contract. But the problem is that the intensity of the preseason is low, which does not mean that Kuminga has reached the standard of a good scorer. In addition, Kuminga still has many weaknesses that need to be improved, such as low ball quotient, unclear when to attack and when to pass, and lack of concentration on the defensive end, from time to time there will be distractions and leaks.
It should be noted that there is another news revealed today, that is, the Nuggets are unwilling to provide a maximum salary to Aaron Gordon, the champion and an important hub of the team's offense and defense. This shows that even though the salary level of players in the general environment is showing a clear trend of growth, teams are still very rigorous in evaluating whether players can get the maximum salary. In addition, the Warriors have become very cautious about renewing the contract after suffering Jordan Poole's loss last year, so it is completely understandable not to give Kuming a salary cap now.
In fact, Kuminga's rapidly expanding ambitions are not limited to demanding high wages. Previously, he said several times on media days and in interviews with reporters that his goal is to be an All-Star in the new season and become one of the core leaders of the Warriors. And Kuminga also revealed the idea of succeeding Curry, who believes that his ability level is the most suitable person to carry the banner of the future of the Warriors.
Admittedly, the players have confidence and ambition understandably, but everything has to be based on the actual situation and the current level. Thomas Jr., Noel and many other painful examples of risking a big contract and ending up with a base salary are in front of them. It can only be said that Kuminga's wave is really a bit floating, and if he can't play a blowout performance in the new season, then he will definitely regret his actions next summer.