The 2025-26 NBA season is young, but Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga already is proving doubters wrong with a strong start to his fifth professional campaign.

After four years of varying minutes amid an uncertain role , plus a months-long contract saga this offseason, the 23-year-old has earned coach Steve Kerr's confidence just four games into the new campaign -- along with a permanent role in Golden State's starting lineup.

"He'll start tonight, and he'll be our starter going forward," Kerr told reporters before the Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday at Chase Center. "He's been fantastic. Last night put him on [Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant], tonight we'll put him on James Harden. I think he's ready to take on that role defensively.

"And what he

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