In a game that could’ve sealed their playoff ticket, the Golden State Warriors left one of their most explosive young talents on the bench—and fans aren’t letting that slide. Jonathan Kuminga, once seen as a rising star in the Dubs’ system, recorded a DNP in Sunday’s (April 13)124-119 overtime loss to the LA Clippers. And in the aftermath, NBA Twitter lit up, taking aim straight at head coach Steve Kerr.
Fans Rage Over Jonathan Kuminga Snub in Must-Win Game
The Warriors were fighting for a direct playoff spot, with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combining for 66 points. Draymond Green chipped in 14 points and showed his usual fire. Even Gary Payton II got closing minutes, notching just two points, three assists, and four rebounds. But Kuminga? Never touched the floor.
Jonathan Kuminga getting shots up after the game
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For many, it was the final straw in a season-long saga of mismanagement.
“Free Kuminga from this mediocrity. They tried to make him a scapegoat,” one fan wrote, summing up the frustration across the fanbase.
The DNP didn’t come out of nowhere. Kerr hinted earlier in the week that Kuminga’s style didn’t mesh with Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. “The lineup with Jimmy, Draymond, and JK doesn’t fit. It just doesn’t,” Kerr had said. “We need more spacing.”
But fans weren’t buying that explanation—especially not when the stakes were this high.
“Don’t know why Warriors just didn’t trade him if they were gonna play with him like this, sad front office,” another fan posted, echoing a sentiment that’s been brewing for weeks.
Some reactions were pure disbelief. “Can’t be real,” one user tweeted, as news of Kuminga’s DNP started making the rounds. The reaction wasn’t just about basketball—it was about trust, development, and what fans see as a broken promise.
“Kuminga should’ve played today instead especially for the defensive factor. Honestly could’ve put us over the edge in this highly anticipated game,” one fan added, questioning Kerr’s rotation in a game where just a single defensive stop might’ve shifted the outcome.
While Kuminga has averaged 11.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in his last 10 games, his absence spoke louder than any stat sheet. To many fans, it signaled a deeper disconnect between the coaching staff and their young forward.
“He gone next year. Doesn’t fit this team. Hope he goes somewhere he’s wanted,” one post read, signaling just how much faith fans are losing in the current setup.
Now, the Warriors must reset and face the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in. But whether or not Kuminga sees the court again this season might just depend on whether Kerr listens—not just to the analytics, but to the emotion pouring in from the fans.
If Kerr still coaching then the warriors will have a bad luck. Fire Kerr right away