Pooh Richardson is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He has played for various teams in the NBA, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers. Since 2017, he has been an assistant coach for the College of the Desert Community College.
Player Profile
Jerome “Pooh” Richardson Jr. was born on May 14, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. He stands 185 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 82 kg.
High School and College Career
He attended Benjamin Franklin High School in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later, he attended the University of California Los Angeles from 1985 to 1989.
| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.85 m / 82 kg |
| Born | 14 May 1966 |
| Nationality |
United States
|
| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Pooh |
| Team History | |
| Adecco Milano | 1999 - 2000 |
LA Clippers
|
1994 - 1999 |
Indiana
|
1992 - 1994 |
Minnesota
|
1989 - 1992 |
While in college, he was named to the First-team All-Pac-10 from 1987 to 1989. In 1986, he was also named to the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year.
Professional Career
Richardson turned pro in 1989 and was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Draft, he was the 10th overall pick.
In 1990, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In 1992, he signed with the Indiana Pacers and was there from 1992 to 1994. From 1994 to 1999, he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He left the NBA in 1999.
From 1999 to 2000, he played in Italy for the Adecco Milano before finally retiring from the NBA. In 2017, he started as an Assistant Coach for the College of the Desert Community College.
Career Highlights and Awards
- 1990 - NBA All-Rookie First Team (1990)
- 1987–1989 - First-team All-Pac-10
- 1986 - Pac-10 Freshman of the Year
- 1985 - Second-team Parade All-American
Career NBA Statistics
- Points - 7,083 (11.1 ppg)
- Rebounds - 1,807 (2.8 rpg)
- Assists - 4,180 (6.5 apg)
Team History:
As Coach
- 2017–present - College of the Desert CC (assistant)
