Richard: Four years of NCAA experience lead to NBA confidence

In the NBA regular season game between the Warriors and the Pacers at home, the Warriors defeated their opponents 114-83. Richard performed outstandingly as a rookie, hitting 4 of 8 shots and 7 of 8 free throws. He contributed 15 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of +19.

In the interview after the game, when asked about playing NCAA basketball for four years before entering the NBA, Richard expressed high affirmation of this past. He specifically mentioned that the single-elimination experience in the NCAA tournament brought tremendous pressure and required victory in every game, which taught him many valuable lessons.

Richard also pointed out that his four-year playing career in college helped him mature quickly. Faced with frequent ups and downs and adversity challenges, he learned to maintain a stable mentality and would not be overly delighted by a single victory, nor overly depressed by a loss. The key factor was the team's unity and collaboration, which became the basis for him to overcome difficulties.

Overall, Richard believes that these experiences directly helped him make a smooth transition in the NBA and translated into outstanding performance in actual combat. After being tempered by the NCAA, he has now shown a steady growth trajectory in the professional arena.

(Lu Xiaoqing)