Rookie Will Richard's 30-Point Game in Warriors' Loss to Kings
Golden State Warriors rookie Will Richard delivered exactly the performance coach Steve Kerr hoped for in their game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Despite missing their three best players, the game provided Kerr with valuable time to test various lineups and showcase some of the team's younger talent.
Will Richard's Standout Performance
In his first NBA start, the 22-year-old from Georgia impressed by scoring a season-high 30 points in the Warriors' 121-116 defeat at Golden 1 Center. Richard nailed five three-pointers, placing him among a select group of Warriors players with such a scoring feat in a debut start.
- First Warriors player drafted in the second round or later to score 20+ points in his first start since Eric Paschall in 2019.
- Tied for second-most points in a Warriors debut start, matching John Lucas's 30 points.
- Anthony Morrow holds the record with 37 points in his first start.
"Richard was exactly what Kerr was hoping to see." — Steve Kerr
Fans can look forward to the potential of this young talent as he continues his NBA career.
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Author's summary: Will Richard's impressive 30-point debut start highlights his potential as a key Warriors player despite the team's close loss to the Kings.