Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga play im first game for di club for dia preseason opener, one 123-112 loss to Indiana Pacers for Iowa wey also be Tyrese Haliburton return game. Di 25-year-old struggle offensively, e score only two point on 1-for-9 shooting inside 19 minutes.
Di frustration follow Kuminga comot from di arena. As e dey comot from Hilton Coliseum with one associate, one fan shout one popular internet nickname for am wey e no like at all. Di moniker, wey don dey circulate for NBA social media since im Summer League debut for 2021, critics don condemn am say na disrespectful play for im family name.
Kuminga join Timberwolves to take di starting power forward role and e dey bet on imsef as e enter one big contract year, because e don reject plenti extension offers for recent seasons. E average 12.2 point, 5.6 rebound and 2.3 assist for 36 games last season, wey e split between Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks.
