Jason Richardson

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Jason Richardson
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Richardson with the Phoenix Suns in 2009
Personal information
Born (1981-01-20) January 20, 1981 (age 43)
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school Arthur Hill (Saginaw, Michigan)
College Michigan State (1999–2001)
NBA draft 2001: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career2001–2015
Position Shooting guard
Number23
Career history
2001–2007 Golden State Warriors
2007–2008 Charlotte Bobcats
2008–2010 Phoenix Suns
2010–2012 Orlando Magic
2012–2015 Philadelphia 76ers
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points 14,644 (17.1 ppg)
Rebounds 4,245 (5.0 rpg)
Assists 2,284 (2.7 apg)
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Jason Anthoney Richardson (born January 20, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Richardson was taken by the Golden State Warriors as the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft after playing college basketball for Michigan State University. Richardson has also played for the Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, and the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Richardson is often remembered for his proficiency in dunking and shooting. Early in his career, he won the NBA Dunk Contest in both 2002 and 2003, becoming the second player, after Michael Jordan, to win the competition back-to-back. Later, he became a more proficient shooter, leading the league in three-pointers made from the 2007-08 to 2011-12 seasons, with 820. [1] Since 2021, Richardson has been an active player for Tri-State of the BIG3.

Early life and college

Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Richardson graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1999. Having led the Arthur Hill basketball team to the Class A championship game, Richardson was Mr. Basketball of Michigan and a McDonald's High School All-American in his senior year. Richardson chose to play college basketball for Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo.

In his freshman season at Michigan State, Richardson averaged 5.1 points per game in 37 games (including three starts) and made 50.3% of attempted field goals. Led by Mateen Cleaves and Morris Peterson, the Spartans won the NCAA Championship with Richardson as a key reserve. In a bigger role in his sophomore season at Michigan State, he led the Spartans in scoring averaging 14.7 points per game. Richardson played along future NBA players Zach Randolph and Charlie Bell as the Spartans advanced to the Final Four before losing to Arizona. He was named Big Ten First Team that year. [2]

Professional career

Golden State Warriors (2001–2007)

The Warriors drafted Jason Richardson out of Michigan State with the 5th overall pick.

Richardson competed in the Rookie Challenge as a rookie in 2002 and a sophomore in 2003. His teams won both years, and he was awarded the Rookie Challenge MVP as a rookie. As a sophomore, he had a memorable moment when, in the closing seconds of the game, he bounced the ball off Carlos Boozer's forehead and then made a three-pointer before the clock ran out. [3]

During his time with Golden State, Richardson gained popularity for his outstanding scoring, ability to dunk, dedication to the team and fans, and ethical maturity. [4] [5] As the long time captain of the Warriors, Richardson organized a letter of apology to Warrior fans in 2005 after the team failed to make the playoffs for the 12th straight season. The letter ran in several Bay Area newspapers. The following year, Richardson helped lead the Warriors to their first playoff trip in 13 years. The Warriors upset the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round, but lost in the second round to the Utah Jazz.

Even after leaving Golden State, Richardson remained one of the most popular players among Warrior fans because of his electric style of play and ability to shoot three-pointers, as well as the longevity and tenor of his tenure with the team. [6] Richardson set the Warrior franchise record for three-pointers made in a game without missing (8) in a home win against the Phoenix Suns. [7] Richardson is especially known for his high-flying abilities and is widely regarded as one of the best dunkers in 2000s. [8] [9] He won the NBA Slam Dunk Contests in 2002 and 2003, and also competed in the 2004 contest, but lost to Fred Jones in the finals.

Charlotte Bobcats (2007–2008)

On June 28, 2007, Richardson was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats along with the draft rights to 36th pick Jermareo Davidson for the draft rights to eighth pick Brandan Wright.

Richardson began to gain attention with the Bobcats when he led the team to a road win against the Boston Celtics after scoring 34 points. This was only the Celtics' fourth loss of the season and second loss at home. [10] It was also the Bobcats' second road win of the season, ending an 11-game road losing streak. Richardson also led the Bobcats to a franchise-record five consecutive game winning streak, including a home win against his former team, the Golden State Warriors. Richardson posted 42 points against the Warriors. [11] The 2007–08 season was a season of rebuilding for Richardson and the Bobcats. He was able to get his points per game average back up to 21.8, lead the Bobcats in scoring, and lead the league in three-point field goals made.

Phoenix Suns (2008–2010)

On December 10, 2008, Richardson was traded along with Jared Dudley, and a 2010 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Sean Singletary. [12] The Suns dealt for Richardson, as they were looking for another backcourt scorer to take pressure off of Steve Nash. [13]

In his first game as a Sun, Richardson scored a game-high 21 points, including an alley-oop from Leandro Barbosa that brought the crowd to their feet. His first year in Phoenix resulted in the team missing the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

However, in his second year with the team, he helped bring them back to the playoffs with his play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. [14] In the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, Richardson led the Suns to a first-round victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, [15] including a career playoff-high 42 points in a Game 3 blowout. [16] In the next round, Richardson helped the Suns to a series sweep against the San Antonio Spurs, before falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.

Orlando Magic (2010–2012)

Richardson with the Orlando Magic in 2010 J-RichMagic.jpg
Richardson with the Orlando Magic in 2010

On December 18, 2010, Richardson was traded to the Orlando Magic along with Hedo Türkoğlu and Earl Clark for Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, Mickaël Piétrus, a 2011 first-round draft pick and $3 million cash. [17] In December 2011, Richardson agreed to a four-year, $25 million contract to remain in Orlando. [18] The Magic made the playoffs in Richardson's first year with the team, losing in the first round to the Atlanta Hawks.

Philadelphia 76ers (2012–2015)

On August 10, 2012, Richardson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in a four-team deal which sent Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers. [19] He managed just 33 games in 2012–13 before being ruled out for the rest of the season in January 2013 after undergoing surgery on his left knee, and subsequently sat out the entire 2013–14 season with the injury as well. [20]

On February 18, 2015, Richardson was a full participant in practice for the first time in over two years after having not taken to the court in 762 days. [21] Two days later, he returned to action for the 76ers as he started against the Indiana Pacers. [22] In 18 minutes of play, he recorded 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in the 95–106 loss. [23] On March 4, 2015, he scored a season-high 29 points in a 123–118 overtime loss in Oklahoma City to the Thunder. [24]

Richardson's final NBA game ever was played on April 11, 2015, in a 107 - 114 loss to the Chicago Bulls. In that game, Richardson recorded 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.

Retirement

On August 18, 2015, Richardson signed with the Atlanta Hawks. [25] However, less than a month later, Richardson began experiencing pain in his right knee, and an MRI revealed bone spurs. On September 23, 2015, he announced his retirement from the NBA, citing he feared that his ability to walk would be impaired for the rest of his life if he continued to play. [26]

Awards and accomplishments

NBA

College

High school

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
 * Led the league

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2001–02 Golden State 807532.9.426.333.6714.33.01.3.414.4
2002–03 Golden State 8282*32.9.410.368.7644.63.01.1.315.6
2003–04 Golden State 787837.6.438.282.6846.72.91.1.518.7
2004–05 Golden State 727237.8.446.338.6935.93.91.5.421.7
2005–06 Golden State 757538.4.446.384.6735.83.11.3.523.2
2006–07 Golden State 514932.8.417.365.6575.13.41.1.616.0
2007–08 Charlotte 82*82*38.4.441.406.7525.43.11.4.721.8
2008–09 Charlotte 141435.1.441.458.7454.12.61.0.218.7
2008–09 Phoenix 585733.1.488.383.7784.51.91.1.416.4
2009–10 Phoenix 797631.5.474.393.7395.11.8.8.415.7
2010–11 Phoenix 252531.8.470.419.7644.41.41.1.119.3
2010–11 Orlando 555534.9.433.384.7014.02.01.2.213.9
2011–12 Orlando 545429.5.408.368.5943.62.01.0.411.6
2012–13 Philadelphia 333328.4.402.341.6063.81.51.2.510.5
2014–15 Philadelphia 191521.9.348.323.7733.52.0.7.29.1
Career85784234.1.438.370.7075.02.71.2.417.1

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2007 Golden State 111138.9.476.354.7046.72.01.3.519.1
2010 Phoenix 161633.3.502.475.7595.41.11.1.319.8
2011 Orlando 5530.6.333.3201.0004.01.2.6.410.0
2012 Orlando 5529.6.396.370.4173.81.01.2.411.4
Career373734.1.465.404.7245.41.41.1.417.1

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  2. ↑ "Jason Richardson". Michigan State Spartans. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
  3. ↑ Warrior tandem score big in loosely-played game February 5, 2003
  4. ↑ Richardson trade is good news, sad news
  5. ↑ Richardson is being repaid for his loyalty
  6. ↑ J-Rich exits on high road
  7. ↑ Jason Richardson Bio Page Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ↑ "Top 10 Dunkers Today". NBA.com . Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
  9. ↑ Best Dunk Contest Dunk: J-Rich in 2003
  10. ↑ Richardson, Bobcats Surprise Celtics Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine January 9, 2008
  11. ↑ Richardson's 34 Help Bobcats Bring Down Wizards Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine March 8, 2008
  12. ↑ "Suns Trade for Richardson, Dudley and 2010 Second-Round Pick". NBA.com . Retrieved December 11, 2008.
  13. ↑ "Suns trade Bell, Diaw for Richardson". The Boston Globe. December 11, 2008.
  14. ↑ Jason Richardson gets positive grades after Phoenix Suns season
  15. ↑ Jason Richardson leads Phoenix Suns into second round of NBA Playoffs
  16. ↑ "Richardson scores 42, Suns go up 2–1 over Blazers". Fox News. April 23, 2010.
  17. ↑ "Magic Receive Turkoglu, Richardson & Clark From Suns". NBA.com . December 18, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
  18. ↑ "Orlando Magic Guard Jason Richardson Guard Surprisingly Resigns". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  19. ↑ Magic Acquire Six Players, Five Draft Picks in Howard Trade
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  21. ↑ J-Rich Returns To Practice; MCW Update; Deadline Day
  22. ↑ Richardson To Start Against Pacers After 25 Months Away
  23. ↑ Stuckey scores 30 off bench, Pacers beat Sixers 106-95
  24. ↑ Russell Westbrook hits career highs in points, boards in OT win
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