Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Praises Rookie Will Richard, Projects G-League Stint

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed excitement and high praise for rookie guard Will Richard, the 56th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft whose rights were acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies. Kerr described the 22-year-old, 6-foot-4 guard as a "great young guy" who is "totally engaged," possesses "good size," "can shoot it well," and is "such a sponge" and "so coachable," believing he "has got a future." Richard brings collegiate experience from Belmont and the University of Florida, where he started 105 games. Despite the positive assessment, Kerr does not anticipate Richard playing for the veteran-laden Warriors "any time soon" this season. Instead, he expects Richard to gain significant playing time with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G-League, learning from established stars like Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and Al Horford.