Draymond Green calls Jonathan Kuminga his little brother and believes the 23-year-old forward can develop into an NBA All-Star now that he has left the Warriors. Green offered the endorsement after the February 2026 trade that sent Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis. In 36 games with the Hawks this season, Kuminga has averaged 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 46.3 percent from the field.

Green's words carry extra weight after years spent mentoring the seventh overall pick from the 2021 draft. Kuminga's explosive athleticism never translated into consistent minutes in Golden State's motion offense. His 15.3 points per game off the bench in 2024-25 showed real scoring potential, but his 30.5 percent three-point shooting and occasional defensive lapses never quite fit alongside Stephen Curry. The Warriors' need for cap flexibility and a reliable big man made the departure inevitable.

Green now envisions a clearer path for Kuminga in Atlanta's freer offensive sets, where his power and speed can attack closeouts. This validation could speed up Kuminga's role expansion as the Hawks approach the June 29 club-option deadline on his two-year, $46.8 million contract. If Atlanta declines the $24.3 million option for 2026-27, Kuminga enters unrestricted free agency with fresh film as a featured piece. His continued growth will ultimately reveal whether Green's belief signals true foresight or simple fondness for a former teammate.