Jonathan Kuminga may have traded in his Golden State jersey for Atlanta's red and black, but the young forward hasn't forgotten where he came from.

After a brutal playoff exit—a 51-point loss to the New York Knicks that ranks among the worst in NBA history—Kuminga took a moment to reflect on the journey that brought him here. The former Warriors lottery pick, who was dealt to the Hawks at the trade deadline, saw his new team surge down the stretch, riding an 11-game winning streak to lock up the No. 6 seed in the East.

But when the postseason lights shined brightest, Atlanta's run came to a crashing halt. Still, Kuminga's postgame comments weren't about the sting of defeat—they were about gratitude.

"I left a group of guys that were very good to me too, like the Warriors and my teammates," Kuminga said. "So just going from there to here, I think everything was very smooth."

It's a classy nod to his former squad, and a reminder that even in the fast-paced world of NBA trades, relationships matter. As for what's next? The Hawks hold a club option on Kuminga for the 2026-27 season, so his time in Atlanta could be just beginning.