Will Richard Shines in Debut NBA Start
The Golden State Warriors played without their star player Stephen Curry but rookie Will Richard delivered an impressive performance in a narrow 121-116 defeat to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wednesday night.
Rookie's Outstanding Performance
Will Richard started his first NBA game and scored 30 points, shooting efficiently with 10-of-15 field goals (66.7%) and 5-of-8 from beyond the arc (62.5%). He also contributed seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal over 35 minutes on the court.
“Will was amazing,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “From the beginning of camp, he’s shown he’s an NBA player and the experience, the poise. He doesn’t turn it (the ball) over. He can handle the ball under pressure. This guy’s a hell of a player.”
Trade and Collegiate Background
- The Warriors acquired Richard's draft rights via a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft.
- The trade involved Golden State sending the 59th pick and a conditional future second-round selection to Memphis.
- Richard played three years for the Florida Gators, transferring from Belmont and becoming the first recruit under coach Todd Golden's staff at UF.
Notable Milestone
Will Richard’s 30-point effort marked his first career game scoring 30 points, an impressive start to his NBA career despite the team’s loss.
Will Richard's confident debut highlights his potential as a valuable NBA player and a promising asset for the Warriors' future.
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