Warriors Thumb Injury
NBA.com reported that Will Richard has a torn ligament in his left thumb, a second-year Golden State Warriors guard, which will keep him out of action for an unspecified duration.
The Warriors listed Richard on the injury report Sunday with a torn ulnar collateral ligament, according to NBA.com. He was out for Monday’s game against New Orleans at Chase Center as the team concluded a six-game homestand.
Will Richard provides defensive energy and rotation minutes
According to NBA.com, Golden State has reeled off seven straight wins following an 0-3 start while Richard has delivered important minutes coming off the bench as well as starting.
Stephen Curry credited the Warriors figuring out their roles to grab some momentum after dropping the first three games, according to NBA.com. Everybody having an impact, throw Will Richard in there, too, he’s had three straight games really where he’s turned up the energy defensively for us,
Curry said after a 116-113 win over the Suns on Monday. Defensively he’s just been a pest out there.
Richard led Florida to a championship before being drafted
As reported by NBA.com, the 23-year-old guard entered the league last year as a second-round selection out of Florida after guiding the Gators toward a national title.
Data from NBA.com shows that Richard puts up 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per contest, accompanied by shooting marks of 47.5% overall and 42.9% on 3-pointers.
Warriors wing Will Richard is out indefinitely with a UCL tear in his left thumb.
Comparison to Prior Injury Timelines
NBA.com noted that Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray encountered this exact problem early in the previous season, requiring surgery that forced him to sit out the initial 15 contests.
Golden State didn’t have practice or media availability Sunday, leaving an immediate timetable for Richard’s recovery or a known treatment plan unannounced, NBA.com reported.
Questions about Will Richard's injury and statistics
What specific injury did Will Richard suffer?
Will Richard suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, as listed on the Warriors injury report.
How many games did Keegan Murray miss with the same injury?
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray dealt with the identical thumb injury early last season, underwent surgery, and missed the first 15 games.
What are Richard’s current season statistics?
Richard registers averages of 5.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists, while hitting 47.5% from the field and 42.9% beyond the 3-point arc.
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