Statistics Show Stephen Curry Is More Incendiary When He’s Not On The Court With Kuminga — And One Moment That Left Players Stunned! Last night, as NBA fans were still discussing the Warriors’ inconsistent performance, an internal stat sheet went viral: numbers that showed Stephen Curry was playing more intensely when Jonathan Kuminga wasn’t on the court. But what silenced the entire press corps wasn’t the data, but a discreet postgame moment when Curry walked over to Kuminga, patted him on the shoulder, and said something very short—a phrase described as “warm but sharp,” enough to make the group around him exchange silent glances for a few seconds. No one would reveal the exact words, only that the mood changed immediately, as if the words put an end to the “blame” rumors that had been circulating for a while. And it was that moment—small, quick, but powerful—that is causing Warriors fans to explode in debate.

Nov 23, 2025

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Stephen Curry’s numbers show he performs better without Jonathan Kuminga, scapegoat issue might be true

The noise surrounding Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors is growing louder once again.

To be fair, Jonathan Kuminga began the season in strong form, sparking hope that he had finally evolved into the player the Warriors have long sought.

However, his performance subsequently dipped, leading to his demotion from the starting lineup, and he has recently been sidelined due to knee issues.

Amidst these developments, reports suggest Kuminga feels he is being scapegoated for the Golden State Warriors‘ inconsistent run, causing trade conversations to resurface.

Jonathan Kuminga and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

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Numbers show Golden State Warriors are the better team when Stephen Curry on the floor without Jonathan Kuminga

The Warriors are currently in an all-in era, operating under the belief that this roster can contend for another championship with Stephen Curry at its center.

Consequently, the organization’s priority is to maximize the supporting cast around Curry to elevate the team’s ceiling.

However, a deeper dive into the statistics reveals that Kuminga does not appear to complement Curry on the court.

When Curry shares the floor with the young forward, the Warriors post a Net Rating of -1.00, compared to a robust +6.88 when Kuminga sits.

Stephen Curry sends testy message to constant Jonathan Kuminga critics

Furthermore, the Warriors shoot a significantly better percentage from three-point range when their two-time MVP operates without Kuminga on the floor.

Stephen Curry Team Impact: With vs. Without Jonathan Kuminga

Statistic	With Kuminga	Without Kuminga
Minutes	250	151
Team Net Rating	-1.00	6.86
Team Offensive Rating	116.60	120.36
Team Defensive Rating	117.60	113.50
Team 2pt FG%	59.62%	51.45%
Team 3pt FG%	38.10%	44.14%

*Data reflects on/off court statistics from the current season.

Jonathan Kuminga might not really fit into Steve Kerr‘s system and trade is the only solution

Long-standing concerns regarding Kuminga’s fit within Steve Kerr’s system appear to be becoming more obvious this season.

While the season is still young, Kuminga’s numbers through 13 games: 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 32.4% shooting from deep are not particularly promising.

Given these factors, the Warriors’ front office may need to start looking for a player who fits their system better to acquire in exchange for Kuminga.

If they truly intend to chase another championship, they need to be more competitive than what their current roster construction allows.