Steve Kerr urges Jonathan Kuminga to be ‘patient’ amid fluctuating Warriors role

With Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation sorted out — for now — the focus turns toward what the 22-year-old’s role will be on a Warriors team with NBA championship aspirations.Coach Steve Kerr detailed his vision for Kuminga’s usage during an exclusive interview with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke on “Dubs Talk.”“I think the role is right there for him,” Kerr told Burke. “We need JK’s size, athleticism on the wing, his ability to guard the big wing guys like Luka [Doni], LeBron [James] and Kawhi Leonard. So, the role is right there for him. I know it hasn’t always been easy for him because he’s wanted more of a role, being more of a focal point in our offense. “But right now, we have Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler — two of the best players in the league. So, JK has to do what every player on our roster has to do, which is embrace whatever role we ask and help us win. If he does that, I’m confident that his role will grow over the coming year.”Kuminga certainly has the ideal size and physical traits to be a key focal point of the Warriors’...