As one of the few players in good condition on the team, the Warriors backcourt rookie only played 15 minutes?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Orlando Magic defeated the Golden State Warriors 121-113 at home. After this game, the Magic, who had won 4 of the last 5 games, improved their record to 8-7, and their ranking rose to 9th in the Eastern Conference; while the Warriors, who ended their 3-game winning streak, saw their record drop to 9-7, and their ranking fell to 8th in the Western Conference.

In this game, although the Warriors lost the game, the team's starting backcourt rookie Will Richard actually performed quite well. Richard played 15 minutes and 18 seconds, shooting 2 of 2, 1 of 1 from beyond the three-point line, and 1 of 2 free throws. He scored 6 points, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover and 3 fouls, with a plus-minus of -4. Richard actually played a certain role on both offense and defense. He seized limited opportunities on the offensive end and scored some points, and also showed certain passing and organizational skills. In addition, his performance on the defensive end is also remarkable, and he can also play a key role. It is a pity that as one of the few players in the team who is in good condition, Richard's playing time is very limited, and he has no way to stay on the field at critical moments. However, some players who are not in ideal condition can stay on the field for a long time. This kind of tactical arrangement is really incomprehensible.

Richard was born in December 2002 and is now 22 years old. He is a backcourt player from the University of Florida selected by the Warriors with the 56th pick in the second round of this year's NBA draft. According to physical measurement data from the G League elite training camp before the draft, Richard's barefoot height is 191.1cm, his wingspan is 207.6cm, his standing reach is 261.6cm, and his weight is 96.2kg. In the NCAA last season, Richard represented his team in a total of 40 appearances, averaging 31.6 minutes per game. He averaged 13.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game. He also had 1.6 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. He shot 48.7% from the field, 35.9% from the three-point range, and 84.4% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Richard has played a total of 14 times in the first 16 games, averaging 18 minutes per game. He averages 9.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game. He also has 0.8 turnovers and 2.2 fouls. His shooting percentage is 57.7%, three-point shooting percentage is 42.2%, and free throw shooting percentage is 76%.

Richard is only a late second-round pick, but his performance this season has been outstanding. He can quickly prove his strength and value to the team on both offense and defense. This is also an important factor in his ability to secure a position in the rotation and appear in the starting lineup. However, the problem is that although Richard has shown great competitiveness and high maturity, he still cannot gain more trust in such a game. Head coach Steve Kerr did tap into Richard's potential, but he did not utilize him well. In this kind of game, it is clear that Richard is in good condition, and it is clear that other players are not effective on the court. This does not give Richard more trust, which is really unjustifiable.