During the offseason, rumors swirled that Jonathan Kuminga’s relationship with Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had hit a rough patch. Sources suggested the tension between the two persists even now.

The strained dynamic resurfaced during the Warriors’ 99-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. In the final quarter, Kuminga’s frustration became visible. Cameras captured him visibly upset after being benched during a critical stretch of the game. After noticing Kuminga’s agitation, Warriors veteran star Draymond Green stepped in to calm him down on the sidelines.

Kerr’s decision to bench Kuminga seemed tied to his underwhelming performance. Kuminga started in Saturday’s game and played 21 minutes. He finished with just four points, seven rebounds, and three assists

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