Draymond Green believes Jonathan Kuminga still has the talent to become an NBA All-Star, but he now acknowledges the fit between the young forward and the Golden State Warriors simply never came together.

During a recent appearance on The Kevin O’Connor Show, Green reflected on his past draft evaluations and surprisingly labeled Kuminga as his biggest “miss.”

However, the four-time NBA champion was quick to clarify that he was not referring to Kuminga’s ability or potential, but rather to how the situation played out in Golden State.

Green had been one of Kuminga’s biggest supporters dating back to the 2021 NBA Draft, when the Warriors selected the athletic forward with the No. 7 overall pick.

At the time, Kuminga was viewed as one of the highest-upside prospects in the class because of his combination of size, explosiveness and scoring ability.

While Kuminga showed flashes throughout his four seasons with the Warriors, he struggled to establish a consistent role on a veteran team built around Stephen Curry, Green and Jimmy Butler that prioritized championship contention over long-term development.

His playing time and responsibilities often fluctuated, making it difficult for him to fully settle into the rotation.

Looking back, Green admitted the partnership never reached the level many expected.

“It just didn’t work in Golden State,” Green said. “It wasn’t the best fit for him.”

Despite calling it a miss, Green emphasized that he does not view Kuminga as a failed draft pick. Instead, he believes the forward’s talent remains undeniable and that a new environment could unlock his potential.

That opportunity now comes with the Atlanta Hawks—being traded, along with Buddy Hield, for Kristaps Porziņģiswhere—Kuminga has a chance to take on a larger role and continue developing his game.

Green pointed to Kuminga’s performance after joining Atlanta as evidence that bigger things may still be ahead, saying the forward’s early playoff showing with the organization could be the beginning of something special.

Kuminga averaged 13.7 points in the playoffs (six games) for the Hawks.

The veteran forward also revealed that his relationship with Kuminga extends beyond basketball.

Green described the 22-year-old as a “little brother” and made it clear that their bond remains strong regardless of where Kuminga plays.

Even with that chapter closed, Green remains convinced Kuminga’s story is far from over. Rather than viewing the former lottery pick as someone who failed to live up to expectations, he sees a talented player whose career simply took a different path than expected.

For Green, the biggest disappointment is not that Golden State drafted Kuminga—it is that the partnership never evolved into what both sides had hoped. And despite admitting it was a miss for the Warriors, he still believes Kuminga has the tools to become an All-Star in his career.