Jason Richardson

Jason Richardson is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He is a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest Champion. Teams he played for in the NBA include the Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Jason Anthoney Richardson was born on January 20, 1981, in Saginaw, Michigan. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 102 kg.

High School and College Career

He attended Arthur Hill High School where he was named 1999’s Mr. Basketball of Michigan. Later, he went on to play collegiate basketball for Michigan State University. Together with teammates, Mateen Cleaves and Moris Peterson, Richardson helped the team win the NCAA Championship when he was a freshman in 2000. He also received All-American and All-Big Ten honors.

Professional Career

He joined the NBA in the first round of the draft, picked by the Golden State Warriors. In 2002, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In the same year and 2003, he won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

In June 2007, he was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats. He played with the team for a season. From 2008 to 2010, he played for the Phoenix Suns. In 2010, he was traded to the Orlando Magic. In 2012, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. While with the team, he had to undergo surgery on his left knee. He played his final game in the NBA in April 2015.

After his retirement, he played in the Tri-State for BIG3.

Career Highlights

• 2002, 2003 - 2× NBA Slam Dunk

Contest champion

• 2002 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
• 2000 - NCAA champion
• 2001 - Consensus second-team

All-American

• 2001 - First-team All-Big Ten
• 1999 - Second-team Parade

All-American

• 1999 - McDonald's All-American
• 1999 - Mr. Basketball of Michigan