Mitch Richmond facts for kids
Richmond in 2010
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| Born | June 30, 1965 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
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| High school | Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Florida) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1988–2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2015–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1988–1991 | Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1998 | Sacramento Kings | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2001 | Washington Wizards | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Los Angeles Lakers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2015–2019 | St. John's (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Points | 20,497 (21.0 ppg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 3,801 (3.9 rpg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assists | 3,398 (3.5 apg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mitch Richmond (born June 30, 1965) is a famous American former professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the NBA during his career. Mitch was known as a great scorer and a fantastic shooter.
He was chosen for the NBA All-Star team six times. He also won the NBA Rookie of the Year award early in his career. In 2014, Mitch Richmond was honored by being voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His jersey number 2 was even retired by the Sacramento Kings, a team where he played for seven seasons.
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Early Life
Mitchell James Richmond III was born on June 30, 1965. His hometown is Fort Lauderdale, Florida. When he was growing up, he went to Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. It was there that he really started to shine in basketball.
College Basketball
Mitch Richmond began his college basketball journey at Moberly Area Community College. He played there from 1984 to 1986. During his time, he scored over 1,000 points!
After Moberly, he joined the Kansas State Wildcats team. He played for Kansas State from 1986 to 1988. He helped his team win many games and even reach the NCAA Tournament. Mitch scored 1,327 points in just two years at Kansas State. This was the most points ever scored by a player in a two-year college career there.
Professional Career
Mitch Richmond had a long and successful career in the NBA. He was known for his ability to score points and his excellent shooting skills.
Golden State Warriors
In 1988, Mitch Richmond was picked 5th overall in the 1988 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. He quickly showed how good he was. In his first year, the 1988–89 season, he averaged 22 points per game. This earned him the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
He was a key player for the Warriors, especially in their fast-paced offense. He played alongside Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin. Their trio was famously called "Run TMC". This name came from their first initials and sounded like a popular rap group. Mitch was great at driving to the basket and scoring, which helped the team's exciting style of play.
Sacramento Kings
After three years with the Warriors, Mitch was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1991. He quickly became the Kings' most important player. He was the team's top scorer for all seven seasons he played there. He consistently averaged over 21 points per game.
From 1993 to 1998, Mitch was chosen for the NBA All-Star Game every year. In 1995, he was even named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the All-Star Game in Phoenix. During this time, he also joined the United States Olympic team, known as "Dream Team III." He won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Many people considered Mitch Richmond one of the best pure shooters in basketball during his prime.
Washington Wizards
In 1998, Mitch Richmond was traded to the Washington Wizards. He played for the Wizards for three years. During this time, his shooting touch was not as strong as it had been with the Kings. He also missed many games in the 2000–01 season. His time with the Wizards ended when the team signed Michael Jordan, another famous shooting guard.
Los Angeles Lakers
Mitch Richmond then signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001. This was the final year of his professional career. He played mostly from the bench, averaging about 4 points per game. In 2002, he achieved a big goal: he won an NBA championship ring with the Lakers. He didn't play much in the playoffs, but he was part of the team that won the title. In the final game, he even made the last basket of his career right before the Lakers won the championship.
Playing for Team USA
Before joining the NBA, Mitch Richmond played for the U.S. national team. He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The team won the bronze medal there.
He played for Team USA again at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. This time, his team won the gold medal. He played alongside David Robinson, who was also on the 1988 Olympic team.
In 2010, Mitch also played in an exhibition game in Manila, Philippines. It was called the NBA Asia Challenge.
Life Outside Basketball
Mitch Richmond is related to NFL defensive back Lardarius Webb, who is his cousin.
Mitch and his wife, Julie, have three sons named Phillip, Jerin, and Shane. He also has a daughter named Tearra Gates. His son Phillip played college basketball as a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks from 2014 to 2016.
Hall of Fame Honors
Mitch Richmond received two major honors after his playing career. In 2014, he was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This is a very special honor for basketball players. In 2016, he was also inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Mitch Richmond para niños
- List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association rookie single-season scoring leaders
