As Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made clear at his 10th media day, it's somewhat of a charade; the biggest questions will be answered on the court throughout the next six months, not at a mic.
Kuminga made significant strides last year, but concerns about his fit on the roster and in Golden State's system remain. His draft class counterparts already got paid, and things can get dicey when a team introduces uncertainty to a player's situation.
Selecting Podziemski was Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s first home run as general manager. A First-Team All-Rookie selection, Podziemski will be empowered to shoot more, handle more and create more.
The team believes in Kuminga’s development and has a history of doling out extensions earlier rather than later. However, he won’t get a chance to prove he deserves maximum rookie extension before the Oct 21 deadline.
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