Shelburne's idea could solve the current rift between Kuminga and Golden State's front office. However, if he's dead set on signing his qualifying offer or forcing his way out of the franchise, no alterations the front office makes will be deemed good enough.

There's an interesting backstory involving the two star hoopers from the 2021 NBA draft. The Warriors had their eyes on Giddey at the draft, but the OKC Thunder came in and drafted him at No. 6, leaving Golden State to pivot to Kuminga at No. 7.