Atlanta Hawks supporters didn’t hold back after the Jonathan Kuminga trade, breaking into a loud “Thank you, Warriors” chant during Sunday’s game.
The reaction came as Jonathan Kuminga sustained his impressive opening stretch with the Atlanta Hawks following his move from the Golden State Warriors at the deadline.
The exchange quickly became one of the night’s defining moments inside State Farm Arena.
State Farm Arena breaks out in ‘Thank you, Warriors’ chorus
Jonathan Kuminga produced another strong stat line, totaling 20 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 25 minutes.
As he approached the free-throw line, the home crowd erupted with chants of “Thank you, Warriors.”
The response highlighted mounting enthusiasm around the 23-year-old forward’s immediate influence on the Atlanta Hawks.
Across his first three outings with Atlanta, Kuminga is averaging about 22 points and eight rebounds while contributing to a string of victories.
Broadcast reaction sharpens focus on Golden State decision
The noise inside the arena intensified after Kuminga powered home a left-handed dunk for his 20th point.
Atlanta’s broadcast team seized the moment to spotlight Golden State’s choice to part ways with the young forward.
“STOP EVERYTHING. Thank you, Golden State Warriors. We appreciate it. Oh boy! How do you give up on a guy this young with that ability? It’s beyond me.”
The commentary mirrored the crowd’s sentiment and added fresh scrutiny to the swap as Porzingis continues dealing with illness in the Bay Area.
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