Jonathan Kuminga apparently wasn't interested in responding to the nickname an NBA fan shouted at him.
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A video shared Wednesday appears to show the Timberwolves forward responding with a threat after someone called him "Kum Bucket" as he walked alongside a companion, according to Larry Brown Sports' Rex Villas.
"Kum Bucket! Yes sir!" a voice can be heard saying in the clip.
"Whoever said that, I'm gonna come find you and slap you," Kuminga responds.
The video circulating on X captures the brief verbal exchange. The report does not describe any physical confrontation.
Kuminga is preparing for his first season in Minnesota after signing a two-year, $12.43 million contract in September. He spent portions of last season with the Warriors and Hawks.
I still love you Mr kuminga #nba #wolves #basketball
I was just joking 😭 pic.twitter.com/sLFnt2RKWw— tclee05 (@itstcleemf) October 8, 2026
The 24-year-old entered the league as a first-round pick by Golden State in 2021 and was part of the Warriors' championship team.
He has appeared in two preseason games for Minnesota, including Wednesday's 123-112 loss to the Pacers at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.
That outing was a difficult one for Kuminga. He finished with two points on 1-for-9 shooting in 19 minutes.
The fan interaction has since drawn attention online, but the short clip provides limited context beyond the shouted nickname and Kuminga's response. It does not establish when or where the exchange occurred.
