Jonathan Kuminga remains in a high-stakes stalemate with Golden State as the Warriors push a four-year deal with a team option, while Kuminga seeks greater control and a path to unrestricted free agency. In August, ownership and front office pressed: Do you want to be here? The stalemate drags into September as the club plans around Curry and a potential post-contest roster strategy, keeping a trade-or-bench path alive.

Key leverage centers on an $8 million qualifying offer, offering next-summer flexibility but risking market value and team control. The Warriors pursue cap-friendly, trade-ready structure with early Bird rights, while Kuminga and his agent push for a player option or other paths to true long-term autonomy. The surrounding chatter links to Horford, Melton, and a broader plan to stay competitive while preserving options.

Sonny Parker wore No. 22 for the Golden State Warriors across six seasons (1976-82) after a Texas A&M run and a 17th‑overall pick. He contributed steady scoring and defense, averaging 9.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in his Warriors tenure.

Warriors history spans multiple cities and more than 75 years, featuring 600+ players and 60 jersey numbers. This jersey-number series spotlights Parker as the fifth to don No. 22, underscoring how a single digit can anchor a player’s identity within a franchise’s evolving eras.

His durable, single‑digit identity reflects a different NBA pace and role, offering fantasy readers a lens to gauge mid‑70s production in context with today’s pace‑and‑space game and the value of steady, multi‑category contributors in deeper leagues.