Josh Richardson facts for kids
Richardson with the Dallas Mavericks in 2021
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| No. 0 – Miami Heat | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 15, 1993 Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| High school | Santa Fe (Edmond, Oklahoma) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee (2011–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2019 | Miami Heat |
| 2015–2016 | →Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2019–2020 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2020–2021 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2021–2022 | Boston Celtics |
| 2022–2023 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2023 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2023–present | Miami Heat |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joshua Michael Richardson (born September 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. In his final year of college, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Miami Heat picked him in the 2015 NBA draft. He has also played for several other NBA teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, and New Orleans Pelicans.
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High School Basketball Journey
Josh Richardson played basketball at Santa Fe High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. In his senior year, he was a point guard. He averaged about 16.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
Because of his great performance, he was chosen for the Oklahoma Coaches Association "Large West" All-State Team. He was also named to The Oklahoman's Super 5 first team. These honors showed he was one of the best high school players in Oklahoma.
College Basketball Career
Richardson played all four years of his college career at the University of Tennessee. He played 136 games for the Volunteers. On average, he scored 9.2 points and grabbed 3.2 rebounds per game.
He also helped his team with 1.8 assists and 1.08 steals per game. By the end of his college career, he was among the top players in school history for games played, minutes on the court, and steals. He also ranked high in blocks and total points scored.
During his junior year, he averaged 10.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. In his senior season, he really shined, averaging 16.0 points and 4.5 rebounds. He was named to the First Team All-SEC and the SEC All-Defensive Team. This means he was one of the best offensive and defensive players in his conference.
Professional Basketball Career
Miami Heat (2015–2019)
The Miami Heat picked Josh Richardson in the 2015 NBA draft. He was the 40th player chosen overall. He officially signed with the Heat in August 2015.
He made his NBA debut on November 5, 2015. In his third NBA game, he even started as a shooting guard. Sometimes, he played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, which is the Heat's minor league team. This helped him get more playing time and experience.
On February 24, 2016, he scored 15 points, which was his first time scoring double-digits in an NBA game. Later, on March 11, he scored a career-high 22 points against the Chicago Bulls. He was even named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March. This was a big achievement for a new player.
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In September 2016, Richardson had a knee injury that kept him off the court for a few weeks. But he came back strong. In December 2016, he tied his career high by scoring 22 points again.
In 2017, Richardson signed a new contract with the Heat. He continued to improve his game. On December 1, 2017, he scored 27 points, setting a new personal best. Just a few weeks later, he scored 28 points in another game. In February 2018, he even reached 30 points in a game.
His scoring continued to climb in the 2018-2019 season. He scored 31 points in October and then 32 points in November. On February 10, 2019, he had his best scoring night ever, with 37 points and eight three-pointers. He finished this season with his highest averages in points and assists per game in his NBA career.
Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)
In July 2019, Josh Richardson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He joined the team as part of a trade for Jimmy Butler. On December 12, he scored 14 points in a win against the Boston Celtics. His coach, Brett Brown, praised him for being a player who helps connect the team.
Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)
In November 2020, Richardson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He joined the team along with Tyler Bey. His time with the Mavericks saw his performance drop during the playoffs. In a series of 7 games, he averaged fewer points, rebounds, and assists.
Boston Celtics (2021–2022)
In July 2021, the Boston Celtics acquired Josh Richardson. He was traded to the Celtics in exchange for Moses Brown. The Celtics signed him to a contract extension in August. He had a strong game against the New York Knicks, scoring 27 points.
San Antonio Spurs (2022–2023)
On February 10, 2022, Richardson was traded again. This time, he went to the San Antonio Spurs along with Romeo Langford. They were traded for Derrick White.
New Orleans Pelicans (2023)
On February 9, 2023, Richardson was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. This trade involved Devonte' Graham and four future draft picks.
Second stint with Miami (2023–present)
On July 2, 2023, Josh Richardson signed a new contract with the Miami Heat. This marked his return to the team where he started his NBA career.
Personal Life
Josh Richardson's family has a background in public service. His father, Mike, used to be a firefighter in Oklahoma City. His mother, Alice, is a Baptist minister and was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.
His older sister, Alex, also played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Josh earned a degree in Psychology in May 2015. He also enjoys playing classical piano. He is a fan of the English soccer team Arsenal F.C..
See also
In Spanish: Josh Richardson para niños
