Richaun Holmes facts for kids
Holmes with the Washington Wizards in 2025
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 15, 1993 Lockport, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Lockport Township (Lockport, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2018 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2017 | →Delaware 87ers |
| 2018–2019 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2019–2023 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2023–2024 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2024–2025 | Washington Wizards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Richaun Diante Holmes (pronounced rih-SHAWN; born October 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He is known for playing as a Power forward and center. Richaun last played for the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Bowling Green Falcons. There, he earned several awards for his great play.
Richaun has played for several NBA teams. These include the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks.
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Richaun's Early Life and College Basketball
Richaun Holmes grew up in a family where both his parents were church leaders. When he was in high school, he grew a lot! He started as a 6-foot-2 guard and became a 6-foot-9 forward. Even with this growth, he didn't get many offers from big college basketball teams right away. He decided to play for Moraine Valley Community College in Illinois first.
Playing at Moraine Valley Community College
In his one year at Moraine Valley, Richaun was amazing. He scored about 19 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots per game. Rebounds are when you get the ball after a missed shot, and blocks are when you stop an opponent's shot. His excellent performance earned him an All-American honor for junior colleges. After this, he moved to Bowling Green University.
Richaun's Time at Bowling Green University
At Bowling Green, Richaun continued to improve. In his second year, he averaged 6.5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks. By his third year, he doubled his scoring and got 7.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
His senior year was his best. He worked hard on his game, even practicing his three-point shot by taking 1,000 shots a day! This hard work paid off. He averaged 14.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks. He also shot very well, making 56.3% of his field goals and 41.9% of his three-pointers. With Richaun's help, Bowling Green's team improved a lot, winning 21 games compared to just 12 the year before.
Richaun's Professional Basketball Career
Richaun Holmes started his professional career in 2015. He was picked by an NBA team and has played for several teams since then.
Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2015–2018)
On June 25, 2015, the Philadelphia 76ers chose Richaun as the 37th pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He officially signed with the team on July 31, 2015. In his first season, he showed his skills. On November 9, 2015, he started his first game and scored 11 points. He kept getting better, scoring 14 points in December and then a season-high 18 points later that month.
In 2017, Richaun became a regular player for the 76ers. He had some fantastic games. On February 24, 2017, he helped his team win against the Washington Wizards by scoring 12 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and blocking 5 shots. This is called a double-double when a player gets double-digit numbers in two different stats. Later, he scored a career-high 24 points and got 14 rebounds in a game against the Orlando Magic. Just nine days later, he set a new career high with 25 points.
Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)
In July 2018, Richaun was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He continued to show his talent there. On November 6, he scored 13 points and got 10 rebounds in a game. He later scored a new season-high of 19 points in December. In March 2019, he had another double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in just 16 minutes of play.
Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2019–2023)
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Richaun signed with the Sacramento Kings in July 2019. He played well for the Kings for several seasons. In August 2021, he signed a new contract to stay with the team. However, in March 2022, he was unable to play for the rest of the season due to personal reasons.
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2023–2024)
In July 2023, Richaun Holmes was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Dallas Mavericks. He played for the Mavericks for part of the 2023-2024 season.
Playing for the Washington Wizards (2024–2025)
On February 8, 2024, Richaun was traded to the Washington Wizards. He played for the Wizards until July 14, 2025, when he was waived by the team.
Richaun's Player Profile
Richaun Holmes is 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall and weighs 235 pounds (107 kg). He mainly plays as a center or Power forward in basketball.
When he first started playing professionally, Richaun was known for being a great "rim protector." This means he was good at blocking shots and defending the basket. He also had quick feet, which helped him move around the court. Over time, he developed a special "push shot" that became a very effective part of his offense.
Career Statistics
Here are some of Richaun Holmes's statistics from his time in the NBA and college. These numbers show how many points, rebounds, and blocks he averaged per game.
NBA Regular Season Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Philadelphia | 51 | 1 | 13.8 | .514 | .182 | .689 | 2.6 | .6 | .4 | .8 | 5.6 |
| 2016–17 | Philadelphia | 57 | 17 | 20.9 | .558 | .351 | .699 | 5.5 | 1.0 | .7 | 1.0 | 9.8 |
| 2017–18 | Philadelphia | 48 | 2 | 15.5 | .560 | .129 | .661 | 4.4 | 1.3 | .4 | .6 | 6.5 |
| 2018–19 | Phoenix | 70 | 4 | 16.9 | .608 | — | .731 | 4.7 | .9 | .6 | 1.1 | 8.2 |
| 2019–20 | Sacramento | 44 | 38 | 28.2 | .648 | — | .788 | 8.1 | 1.0 | .9 | 1.3 | 12.3 |
| 2020–21 | Sacramento | 61 | 61 | 29.2 | .637 | .182 | .794 | 8.3 | 1.7 | .6 | 1.6 | 14.2 |
| 2021–22 | Sacramento | 45 | 37 | 23.9 | .660 | .400 | .778 | 7.0 | 1.1 | .4 | .9 | 10.4 |
| 2022–23 | Sacramento | 42 | 1 | 8.3 | .618 | .625 | .789 | 1.9 | .2 | .1 | .3 | 3.1 |
| 2023–24 | Dallas | 23 | 2 | 10.3 | .559 | — | .571 | 3.4 | .7 | .1 | .4 | 3.4 |
| Washington | 17 | 8 | 18.7 | .557 | .333 | .846 | 6.1 | .6 | .5 | .6 | 7.1 | |
| 2024–25 | Washington | 31 | 7 | 17.2 | .647 | .000 | .833 | 5.7 | 1.4 | .3 | .7 | 7.4 |
| Career | 489 | 178 | 19.1 | .605 | .269 | .751 | 5.3 | 1.0 | .5 | .9 | 8.5 | |
NBA Playoff Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 3.7 | .000 | — | — | .3 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 3.7 | .000 | — | — | .3 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Bowling Green | 32 | 2 | 18.8 | .633 | .000 | .620 | 5.0 | .2 | .5 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| 2013–14 | Bowling Green | 32 | 31 | 32.0 | .507 | .300 | .706 | 7.7 | .9 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 13.3 |
| 2014–15 | Bowling Green | 31 | 30 | 28.8 | .563 | .419 | .712 | 8.0 | .8 | .7 | 2.7 | 14.7 |
| Career | 95 | 63 | 26.5 | .554 | .353 | .697 | 6.9 | .7 | .8 | 2.6 | 11.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Richaun Holmes para niños
