While multiple players selected in the 2021 NBA Draft received rookie contract extensions this week, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was not among them. For those who have followed the relationship between the Warriors and Kuminga, this was to be expected. Despite his status as a top-10 pick, he’s had to claw his way into the rotation. At first, it seemed like the natural byproduct of being on a veteran-laden team hoping to keep their dynasty alive. The only reason they were even able to draft someone like Kuminga was because of an injury-riddled 2020-21 campaign.