​LOS ANGELES – 1987: Mychal Thompson #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1987. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)Jonathan Kuminga is coming off a season where he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks (via the Golden State Warriors).He finished the year with averages of 12.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in 36 games (14 starts).AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs of July 15, Kuminga is currently a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on June 29): “The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN.”GettyMychal Thompson #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound during an NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California in 1987.Recently, former Lakers player Mychal Thompson urged Kuminga to join the franchise (via ESPN Los Angeles).Thompson: “I wish I had Jonathan Kuminga’s phone number… He needs to sign with the Lakers. Talk about a great opportunity for him. He’d come in as a starter… Play on a high-profile team like the Lakers, everybody around the league is gonna see you… This will set him up for his future. I don’t know what’s taken him so long.”Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article was originally published on HEAVYThe post 2-Time Los Angeles Lakers Champion Makes Bold Pitch To Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on HEAVY.