Kuminga Thrives in Atlanta, Warriors' Loss

0:00With the Golden State Warriors today, March 2nd, Jonathan Caminga is making a big splash in his early days with the Atlanta Hawks after a trade from the Golden State Warriors. In just three games, the 23-year-old Ford is averaging career highs of 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 26.7 minutes per game. Fans at home games have been chanting thanks to the Warriors for the deal, which sent Caminga to Atlanta for Christopped Porzingus, who has not played yet. The Warriors traded him because he did not fit their quick decision system and had issues with Coach Steve Kerr. In Golden State, he averaged 12.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 22.1 minutes, with a 54.6%. Effective feel goal rate. Now in Atlanta, that efficiency has jumped to 75.8% on a faster, younger team. Hawks coach Quinn Snyder is giving Caminga a fresh start, similar to how he developed Jalen Johnson into an All-Star by opening the floor and emphasizing transition play.

1:05Fans and Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins have praised the move, with Wilkins wondering how Golden State let go of such a young talent with his athletic ability. Caminga has shown growth beyond scoring, with better passing vision, more rebounds by chasing loose balls, and stronger defense through rotations and one-on-one stops. His rim attacks are dominant, hitting 93% within 4 feet and dunking 6 times already, including highlight windmills. It's still early against weaker teams, but this stretch could shift views of him as just a score. Snyder even encourages him to shoot more freely, helping unlock his full game and a system that suits his strengths. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com