 Richardson with the Phoenix Suns in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 20, 1981 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 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 career | 2001–2015 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 23 |
| 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 | |
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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 | |
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. 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. Richardson has also played for the Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Richardson is often remembered for his proficiency in dunking and shooting. Since 2021, Richardson has been an active player for Tri-State of the BIG3.