The Golden State Warriors are navigating one of their rockiest stretches of the early season, and rising forward Jonathan Kuminga is at the center of the latest internal storyline. According to team sources, Kuminga recently expressed a direct and personal request to head coach Steve Kerr: he wants to be coached harder.

The conversation reportedly took place during a meeting at the team hotel in Sacramento before the ninth game of the season. Kerr, known for his player-friendly style, took the message seriously.

During the game against the Kings, he made a point to repeatedly call Kuminga over for direct, constructive feedback, signaling that he was willing to match Kuminga’s request with accountability.

But the timing of the exchange came just as the Warriors began slipping. A 4-1 star

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