Will Richard, Steve Kerr’s unexpected stabilizer in the Warriors
Sans Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler as Draymond Green Warriorsplayer broke a screen against the Kings: Will Richard. The author of 30 points in 35 minutes, from his first start and despite the defeathe confirmed that it was indeed the a nice surprise at the beginning of the season for the Californians.
« We don’t expect to see that from the 56th draft » he rejoices son coach, Steve Kerrabout the 22-year-old last. ” But that’s what we’ve seen from him since the start of training camp… What a deal! This is an incredible pick by Mike Dunleavy and our entire scouting team. »
Coming out of the University of Florida, a full four-year course and an NCAA title in 2025, Will Richard was actually drafted 56th overall by Memphis in June.
Instantly recovered from Golden Statesince then, he’s continued to impress everyone in San Francisco (9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals on average, on 50% from 3-point range).
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The type of “NBA Ready” rookie, ideal for integration into the team of a team that intends to aim high…
« Lost balls, decision-making, spacing or the ability to dribble, pass and shoot: these four things lead to good collective decision-making » explains Steve Kerr. ” I can get the system out of timeouts and use Will at one of our five positions. So when you have a guy like that, who brings stability and toughness, that’s what makes our team revolve around Stephen and Draymond. »
And the Warriors coach has more praise for Will Richard.
« I’ve said it hundreds of times before, but who have been the stabilizers of our travels over the last ten years? Andre Iguodala. Shaun Livingston. David West. They are needed in different positions, as Stephen and Draymond need stability around them to organize themselves, help them navigate the game or get the ball to Stephen. And Will will tick all those boxes. The whole team, the whole organization is aware of it, which means that everyone is aware: take care of the ball, because we have players who can do it and who are ready to play. »
2025-11-07 17:39:00
