Anthony Slater reported that Jonathan Kuminga feels like a “pawn” as the Warriors’ proposals treat him more like a “trade piece.”

Contract negotiations between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors remain unsettled as the 22-year-old forward appears determined to secure a deal that reflects what he b

However, everyone is not falling into that propaganda. Former NBA guard and Michael Jordan's ex-teammate, Harper, dismissed the comparison after NBACentral shared the report. “Well no,” Harper commented on NBACentral’s tweet.

Learn how Warriors coach Steve Kerr addresses player development concerns and his honest views on working with young talent.

In some aspects, that mindset to prioritize internal growth and development as opposed to bringing in free agent veterans can be a positive, but in the eyes of ClutchPoints' Jedd Pagaduan, it may actually end up hurting the Jazz in the long run.