Manager Steve Kerr had high praise for new recruits L.J. Cryer and Will Richard, calling them winners who can contribute at a high level.
After months of slowdown, the Golden State Warriors quickly assembled their roster. And at first glance, their roster can only be described as impressive.
After re-signing Jonathan Kuminga for $46.8 million, the Warriors made quick work in the offseason, signing Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Seth Curry, L.J. Cryer and Will Richard.
The Warriors are looking good in the preseason so far, going 2-0 in their first two games. It’s encouraging to see the Warriors play so well together.
According to Steve Kerr, LJ Cryer and Will Richard’s training was impressive. But after the game against the Trail Blazers, the Warriors’ head coach couldn’t have praised them more.
Steve Kerr said this after the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Kerr took the time to praise Will Richard and LJ Cryer by name.
In particular, Kerr cited Richard and Cryer’s college playing at Houston and Florida, respectively, as a big reason why they’re with the Warriors and growing.
“LJ shoots really well, I think he shot 43 percent last year in Houston, and I love that he played in a winning program.
“I told the coaches there’s a reason Will and LJ played against each other in the national championship game. They come from great programs and they’re both winners. That’s one of the reasons they’re here…
“He (Will Richard) just plays with a lot of energy. He was +21 or something like that in 16 minutes. He made a big impact. He’s smart, he reads the game well and makes the right plays.”
As it stands, Will Richard is on a guaranteed contract with the Golden State Warriors, so he could be on the roster next season.
The Warriors have one more roster spot, but it will go to Seth Curry, who will sign in November. That means LJ has no chance of getting a full-time contract.
However, the Warriors have one spot left on his two-way contract, and Cryer can compete for it in the remaining preseason games.
If he can continue to play at the level he’s been playing in recent months, he shouldn’t have too much trouble earning a two-way contract.