NBA Fans React To Warriors' 2025 NBA Draft Class Announcement

NBA and Golden State Warriors fans reacted to the team's incoming rookies after the 2025 NBA Draft

Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Moses Moody (Arkansas) walks off the stage after being selected as the number fourteen overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors welcomed in a new rookie class today with a press conference following the 2025 NBA Draft. The Warriors announced their rookies, Alex Toohey and Will Richard, revealing their jersey numbers.

Toohey, the 52nd pick in the draft, averaged 10.6 points, four rebounds, and 1.4 steals in the NBL in Australia. The 6-foot-7 forward will wear No. 22. Richard, the 56th pick, averaged 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds en route to winning a national championship with the Florida Gators. The 6-foot-5 guard will wear No. 3.

First day on #WarriorsGround pic.twitter.com/dUNzfAhI06

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 30, 2025

Fans are creating buzz on social media regarding the jersey numbers because not too long ago, they were worn by key members of the 2022 championship team. No. 22 was last worn by Andrew Wiggins, who was traded for Jimmy Butler this past season, and No. 3 was worn by two notable players over the last three years: Jordan Poole and Chris Paul.

Warriors rookies Alex Toohey and Will Richard will wear No. 22 and No. 3, per @DaltonJ_Johnson

Looks familiar. pic.twitter.com/UwgZQA0rB2

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 30, 2025

"Warriors dynasty pt 2 coming soon," one fan replied.

"Wow just disrespect to Jordan poole," another said.

"Reminds me of a certain duo," said one fan.

Nov 25, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) celebrates with forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Warriors are entering an entirely new era of the roster, as they are now over three years removed from winning it all in 2022. Since then, major shifts have occurred, including the Butler trade and Golden State moving Poole for Paul in 2023.

Richard and Toohey will play in the NBA Summer League, which starts July 5. Golden State will play its first game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 California Classic.

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