"He has flashed great passing vision while running the Warriors' famously complex motion offense. And in Tuesday's 118-111 win over the Trail Blazers, his shot finally came around. The 6-foot-4 rookie scored 13 points while filling in for Jimmy Butler. "For me, I've just been trying to play the right way and keep it simple," Richard told reporters after the win in Portland. "Throughout training camp, I've just been asking a lot of questions. I want to be on the same page as everybody.""
""Will's good, and he really knows how to play," Kerr said. "He's in the right spots all the time and he's active defensively and sees the game well." Richard was ready for it. "At the end of the day, it's just basketball," Richard said. "But it is a little bit different playing with Steph and those guys, because they know how to play, and they play the game for a long time, and it's a lot more simple when you're out there with them.""
Will Richard embraced a simple role as a rookie second-round pick from Florida and produced notable preseason performances for the Warriors. He displayed excellent passing vision while operating within the team's complex motion offense and scored 13 points in a 118-111 win over the Trail Blazers while filling in for Jimmy Butler. Richard emphasized playing the right way, asking many questions in training camp, and seeking alignment with teammates. Coach Steve Kerr praised Richard's positioning, defensive activity, and court vision. Richard contributed defensively against Jrue Holiday, forcing a turnover on his first defensive possession, and earned praise from teammates.
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