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NBA Exec Compares Jonathan Kuminga’s Role to Paul George’s Early Pacers Days

An NBA executive likened Kuminga’s situation behind Butler to George’s start in Indiana. George entered with Danny Granger ahead of him before eventually emerging as the star of a contender alongside David West and Lance Stephenson. The exec suggested Kuminga could follow a similar trajectory if given the runway to grow into a bigger role.