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Josh Richardson

Richardson with the Dallas Mavericks in 2021
Free agent
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1993-09-15) September 15, 1993 (age 31) 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
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
2023–2025	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SEC (2015) 2× SEC All-Defensive Team (2014, 2015)

Joshua Michael Richardson (born September 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He last played 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 his conference. 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.

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 and averaged 16.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. His great performance earned him spots on important All-State teams in Oklahoma.

College Basketball Career

Richardson at the free throw line for the Volunteers

Richardson played all four years of his college career at the University of Tennessee for the Volunteers. He played in 136 games. On average, he scored 9.2 points, grabbed 3.2 rebounds, and made 1.8 assists per game. He was also good at stealing the ball and blocking shots.

By the end of his college career, Josh was one of the top players in the school's history for games played, minutes on the court, and steals. In his junior year, he averaged 10.3 points per game. During his senior year, he really shined, averaging 16.0 points and 4.5 rebounds. He was named to the First Team All-SEC, which means he was one of the best players in the Southeastern Conference. He also made the SEC All-Defensive Team, showing he was a strong defender.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Miami Heat (2015–2019)

The Miami Heat chose Josh Richardson as the 40th pick in the 2015 NBA draft on June 25, 2015. He officially signed with the Heat in August 2015. He made his NBA debut on November 5, 2015. In one of his first games, he even started in place of star player Dwyane Wade.

Sometimes, Josh was sent to the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat's minor league team, to get more playing time. He quickly showed his skills. On February 24, 2016, he scored 15 points, his first time scoring double digits in an NBA game. On March 11, he scored a career-high 22 points against the Chicago Bulls. His strong play in March earned him the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month award. He was only the third player in Heat history to win this award.

Richardson listening to Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra during a game in 2016

In September 2016, Josh had a knee injury that kept him off the court for a few weeks. However, he returned and continued to play well. On December 27, 2016, he again scored 22 points, matching his career high.

In September 2017, Richardson signed a new four-year contract with the Heat. He kept improving his game. On December 1, 2017, he scored a new career-high of 27 points. Just a few weeks later, on December 16, he broke that record again with 28 points. He even scored 30 points in a game on February 7, 2018.

His scoring continued to climb. On October 29, 2018, he scored 31 points. Then, on November 3, he set another career high with 32 points. His best scoring night with the Heat came on February 10, 2019, when he scored 37 points and made eight three-pointers. He finished his time with the Heat averaging 16.6 points and 4.1 assists per game, which were his highest averages in the NBA.

Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020)

On July 6, 2019, Josh Richardson was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was part of a trade that sent Jimmy Butler to Miami. His coach, Brett Brown, praised him for being a player who helped connect the team.

Time with the Dallas Mavericks (2020–2021)

Richardson takes a layup with the Dallas Mavericks during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021

On November 18, 2020, Richardson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He played one season with the Mavericks. While he played well during the regular season, his performance in the playoffs was not as strong.

Joining the Boston Celtics (2021–2022)

On July 31, 2021, the Boston Celtics acquired Josh Richardson. He signed a contract extension with the Celtics in August. He had a strong game against the New York Knicks, scoring 27 points.

With the San Antonio Spurs (2022–2023)

On February 10, 2022, Richardson was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. He played for the Spurs for about a year.

Short Stint with the New Orleans Pelicans (2023)

On February 9, 2023, Josh was traded again, this time to the New Orleans Pelicans. He played a short time with them.

Returning to the Miami Heat (2023–2025)

On July 2, 2023, Josh Richardson signed to play for the Miami Heat once more. He played with the Heat until February 2025. On February 6, 2025, he was part of a big five-team trade that sent him to the Utah Jazz, but he was waived shortly after.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

NBA Playoffs

College Statistics

Personal Life and Interests

Josh Richardson comes from a family with strong backgrounds. His father, Mike, was a firefighter in Oklahoma City. His mother, Alice, is a Baptist minister and a retired lieutenant colonel from the United States Air Force Reserve. Josh's older sister, Alex, also played college basketball for the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

Josh earned a degree in Psychology in May 2015. Outside of basketball, he enjoys playing classical piano. He is also a fan of the English soccer team Arsenal F.C..

See also

In Spanish: Josh Richardson para niños