Warriors’ draft picks Alex Toohey, Will Richard given familiar jersey numbers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors second-round draft picks Alex Toohey and Will Richard will be wearing familiar jersey numbers whenever they make their NBA debuts.
Toohey and Richard were introduced Monday at Chase Center as part of the team’s summer league media day, showing off their new threads for the first time. Toohey, drafted No. 52 overall, will wear No. 22 and Richard, selected with the No. 56 pick, will wear No. 3.
As Dub Nation quickly pointed out, those numbers bring great memories for the fanbase. Seeing them worn by other players might even be bittersweet for some. But that’s the business of the NBA.
The two numbers most notably were recently worn by Andrew Wiggins (No. 22) and Jordan Poole (No. 3). No Warrior has worn No. 22 since the Warriors traded Wiggins last February to the Miami Heat to acquire Jimmy Butler. However, Poole’s three has been worn since the Warriors dealt him to the Washington Wizards the morning of the 2023 draft.
Chris Paul sported the number in his one and only season with the Warriors for the 2023-24 campaign, and Reece Beekman was given it last season when he played two games for the team.
Deciding on jersey numbers is a simple process. The team calls their draft picks and tells them which numbers already are currently taken, and what their preference is between the available options. Undrafted free agents and so forth are then asked about which number they’d like to wear as part of the summer league roster.
Jersey numbers 11 and 35 were not options. The Warriors already have stated Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant will have their numbers retired once their careers come to an end.
Toohey, an Australia native, wore 22 each of the last two seasons he spent in the NBL playing for the Sydney Kings. He also has worn the number for the Australian national team as well. Richard’s decision is a bit different.
Richard was No. 5 for his last three college seasons when he transferred from Belmont to Florida, and No. 4 to begin his college career.
Though he isn’t currently on the team, Kevon Looney has been No. 5 for the Warriors the past nine seasons. Looney is an unrestricted free agent. If the Warriors don’t re-sign him, Richard technically could switch to No. 5, but his decision would have to be made in the very near future.
Regardless of Looney’s future with the Warriors, expect Richard to wear five, at least for his rookie season.
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Warriors’ draft picks Alex Toohey, Will Richard given familiar jersey numbers
SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors second-round draft picks Alex Toohey and Will Richard will be wearing familiar jersey numbers whenever they make their NBA debuts.
Toohey and Richard were introduced Monday at Chase Center as part of the team’s summer league media day, showing off their new threads for the first time. Toohey, drafted No. 52 overall, will wear No. 22 and Richard, selected with the No. 56 pick, will wear No. 3.
SIGN UP HERE As Dub Nation quickly pointed out, those numbers bring great memories for the fanbase. Seeing them worn by other players might even be bittersweet for some. But that’s the business of the NBA.
The two numbers most notably were recently worn by Andrew Wiggins (No. 22) and Jordan Poole (No. 3). No Warrior has worn No. 22 since the Warriors traded Wiggins last February to the Miami Heat to acquire Jimmy Butler. However, Poole’s three has been worn since the Warriors dealt him to the Washington Wizards the morning of the 2023 draft.
Chris Paul sported the number in his one and only season with the Warriors for the 2023-24 campaign, and Reece Beekman was given it last season when he played two games for the team.
Deciding on jersey numbers is a simple process. The team calls their draft picks and tells them which numbers already are currently taken, and what their preference is between the available options. Undrafted free agents and so forth are then asked about which number they’d like to wear as part of the summer league roster.
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Jersey numbers 11 and 35 were not options. The Warriors already have stated Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant will have their numbers retired once their careers come to an end.
Toohey, an Australia native, wore 22 each of the last two seasons he spent in the NBL playing for the Sydney Kings. He also has worn the number for the Australian national team as well. Richard’s decision is a bit different.
Richard was No. 5 for his last three college seasons when he transferred from Belmont to Florida, and No. 4 to begin his college career.
Though he isn’t currently on the team, Kevon Looney has been No. 5 for the Warriors the past nine seasons. Looney is an unrestricted free agent. If the Warriors don’t re-sign him, Richard technically could switch to No. 5, but his decision would have to be made in the very near future.
Regardless of Looney’s future with the Warriors, expect Richard to wear five, at least for his rookie season.
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