Jonathan Kuminga
Congolese Professional Basketball Player
Born
October 6th, 2002
22 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a professional basketball player rose through the ranks of youth basketball before moving to the United States. Played one season at the NBA G League Ignite, showcasing skills and athleticism. Drafted in 2021 as the 7th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. Achieved success with the Warriors by contributing to the team's performance in the NBA playoffs.
Drafted 7th overall by Golden State Warriors
Played for G League Ignite
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