Clint Richardson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 7, 1956 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| High school | O'Dea (Seattle, Washington) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Seattle (1975–1979) |
| NBA Draft | 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1979–1987 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1985 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1985–1987 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 4,084 (7.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,378 (2.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,461 (2.5 apg) |
Clint Richardson Jr. was born on August 7, 1956. He is an American former professional basketball player. Clint was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1979 NBA draft. He was the 36th player picked overall.
Clint Richardson played as a guard. He was 6 feet 3 inches tall. He played college basketball at Seattle University. After college, he played in the NBA for nine seasons.
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Clint's NBA Career Highlights
Clint Richardson played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1979 to 1984. He then joined the Indiana Pacers from 1985 to 1987. During his time in the NBA, he played in 586 games. He scored a total of 4,084 points.
Becoming an NBA Champion
One of the most exciting parts of Clint's career was winning an NBA championship. He was a key member of the 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers team. This team won the NBA championship that season. It was a huge achievement for him and his teammates.
His Best Season
Clint's best year in the NBA was during the 1985-86 season. He was playing for the Indiana Pacers at that time. He played in all 82 games that season. He averaged 9.7 points per game, which means he scored almost 10 points in every game he played.
Playing Overseas
Besides playing in the NBA, Clint Richardson also played basketball in other countries. He played for one season in Greece for a top team called AEK Athens. He also spent a season playing basketball in Italy. This shows he was a talented player who could play well in different leagues around the world.
More About Clint Richardson
Clint Richardson was known for his ability to rebound the ball. Rebounding is when a player grabs the ball after a shot is missed. He was especially good at getting rebounds from the backcourt position. This is a skill often seen in taller players, but Clint excelled at it as a guard.
External links
- NBA stats at basketballreference.com
- Seattle High School Sports Where Are They Now
- 76ers Welcome Back Julius Erving and Clint Richardson
See also
In Spanish: Clint Richardson para niños
