Jason Richardson
Charlotte Bobcats | |
2008–2010 | Phoenix Suns |
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2010–2012 | Orlando Magic |
2012–2015 | Philadelphia 76ers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career statistics | |
Points | 14,644 (17.1 ppg) |
Rebounds | 4,245 (5.0 rpg) |
Assists | 2,284 (2.7 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jason Anthoney Richardson (born January 20, 1981) is an American former professional
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
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
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.[3][4] 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
Charlotte Bobcats (2007–2008)
On June 28, 2007, Richardson was traded to the
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.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11] The Suns dealt for Richardson, as they were looking for another backcourt scorer to take pressure off of Steve Nash.[12]
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
Orlando Magic (2010–2012)
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.[16] In December 2011, Richardson agreed to a four-year, $25 million contract to remain in Orlando.[17] 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.[18] 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.[19]
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.[20] Two days later, he returned to action for the 76ers as he started against the Indiana Pacers.[21] In 18 minutes of play, he recorded 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block in the 95-106 loss.[22] On March 4, 2015, he scored a season-high 29 points in a 123-118 overtime loss in Oklahoma City to the Thunder.[23]
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
Awards and accomplishments
NBA
- NBA Slam Dunk Champion: 2002, 2003
- Rookie ChallengeMVP: 2002
- NBA All-Rookie First Team: 2002
- NBA regular season leader for 3-point field goals made: 2007–08(243 threes made)
College
- 2000
- Consensus second team All-American: 2001
- All-Big Ten First Team: 2001
High school
- McDonald's All-American: 1999
- Mr. Basketball of Michigan: 1999
- Parade All-American Second Team: 1999
NBA career statistics
GP | Games 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
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2001–02 | Golden State | 80 | 75 | 32.9 | .426 | .333 | .671 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .4 | 14.4 |
2002–03 | Golden State | 82 | 82* | 32.9 | .410 | .368 | .764 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .3 | 15.6 |
2003–04 | Golden State | 78 | 78 | 37.6 | .438 | .282 | .684 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | .5 | 18.7 |
2004–05 | Golden State | 72 | 72 | 37.8 | .446 | .338 | .693 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 1.5 | .4 | 21.7 |
2005–06 | Golden State | 75 | 75 | 38.4 | .446 | .384 | .673 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .5 | 23.2 |
2006–07 | Golden State | 51 | 49 | 32.8 | .417 | .365 | .657 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | .6 | 16.0 |
2007–08 | Charlotte | 82* | 82* | 38.4 | .441 | .406 | .752 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 1.4 | .7 | 21.8 |
2008–09 | Charlotte | 14 | 14 | 35.1 | .441 | .458 | .745 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .2 | 18.7 |
2008–09 | Phoenix | 58 | 57 | 33.1 | .488 | .383 | .778 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 | .4 | 16.4 |
2009–10 | Phoenix | 79 | 76 | 31.5 | .474 | .393 | .739 | 5.1 | 1.8 | .8 | .4 | 15.7 |
2010–11 | Phoenix | 25 | 25 | 31.8 | .470 | .419 | .764 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .1 | 19.3 |
2010–11 | Orlando | 55 | 55 | 34.9 | .433 | .384 | .701 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 | .2 | 13.9 |
2011–12 | Orlando | 54 | 54 | 29.5 | .408 | .368 | .594 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .4 | 11.6 |
2012–13 | Philadelphia | 33 | 33 | 28.4 | .402 | .341 | .606 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .5 | 10.5 |
2014–15 | Philadelphia | 19 | 15 | 21.9 | .348 | .323 | .773 | 3.5 | 2.0 | .7 | .2 | 9.1 |
Career | 857 | 842 | 34.1 | .438 | .370 | .707 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 1.2 | .4 | 17.1 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2007
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Golden State | 11 | 11 | 38.9 | .476 | .354 | .704 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .5 | 19.1 |
2010
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Phoenix | 16 | 16 | 33.3 | .502 | .475 | .759 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | .3 | 19.8 |
2011
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Orlando | 5 | 5 | 30.6 | .333 | .320 | 1.000 | 4.0 | 1.2 | .6 | .4 | 10.0 |
2012
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Orlando | 5 | 5 | 29.6 | .396 | .370 | .417 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | .4 | 11.4 |
Career | 37 | 37 | 34.1 | .465 | .404 | .724 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .4 | 17.1 |
References
- ^ "Jason Richardson". Michigan State Spartans. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
- ^ Warrior tandem score big in loosely-played game February 5, 2003
- ^ Richardson trade is good news, sad news
- ^ Richardson is being repaid for his loyalty
- ^ J-Rich exits on high road
- ^ Jason Richardson Bio Page Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Top 10 Dunkers Today". Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
- ^ Best Dunk Contest Dunk: J-Rich in 2003
- ^ Richardson, Bobcats Surprise Celtics Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine January 9, 2008
- ^ Richardson's 34 Help Bobcats Bring Down Wizards Archived November 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine March 8, 2008
- NBA.com. Retrieved December 11, 2008.
- ^ "Suns trade Bell, Diaw for Richardson". The Boston Globe. December 11, 2008.
- ^ Jason Richardson gets positive grades after Phoenix Suns season
- ^ Jason Richardson leads Phoenix Suns into second round of NBA Playoffs
- ^ "Richardson scores 42, Suns go up 2–1 over Blazers". Fox News. April 23, 2010.
- NBA.com. December 18, 2010. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
- ^ "Orlando Magic Guard Jason Richardson Guard Surprisingly Resigns". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ Magic Acquire Six Players, Five Draft Picks in Howard Trade
- ^ Zimmerman, Kevin. "Jason Richardson injury likely to sideline him until at least January". SB Nation. Retrieved April 24, 2014.
- ^ J-Rich Returns To Practice; MCW Update; Deadline Day
- ^ Richardson To Start Against Pacers After 25 Months Away
- ^ Stuckey scores 30 off bench, Pacers beat Sixers 106-95
- ^ Russell Westbrook hits career highs in points, boards in OT win
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Jason Richardson". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 18, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ "Jason Richardson officially retires from NBA after 14 seasons". yahoo.com. September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Michigan State Spartans bio