Steve Kerr reveals how Warriors rookies Will Richard and LJ Cryer are faring in practice

Undrafted LJ Cryer emerges as two-way contract candidate Kerr also highlighted undrafted guard LJ Cryer, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract providing opportunity to compete for a two-way roster spot. “We like LJ Cryer, free agent from Houston. I love having guys from winning programs. He’s been impressive in camp,” Kerr stated. Breaking into the Warriors’ veteran-heavy roster presents significant challenges for rookies attempting to earn immediate playing time. The franchise’s established system and experienced personnel create high barriers for unproven players. Warriors history demonstrates their developmental approach, typically sending rookies to the G-League’s Santa Cruz Warriors for substantial playing time before integrating them into the NBA rotation. This patient strategy has produced consistent results with previous second-round selections.