Richaun Holmes facts for kids
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Holmes with the Sacramento Kings in 2019
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| No. 22 – Washington Wizards | |
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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 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2018 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2017 | →Delaware 87ers |
| 2018–2019 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2019–2023 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2023–2024 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2024–present | Washington Wizards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Richaun Diante Holmes (born October 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Washington Wizards in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Bowling Green Falcons. He was recognized as one of the best players in his college conference.
Holmes started his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers. He later played for the Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Richaun Holmes grew up in Lockport, Illinois. His parents are both religious leaders who run a church. When he was in high school, Richaun grew a lot. He went from being 6 feet 2 inches tall to 6 feet 9 inches tall.
Even with his height, he did not get many offers to play for big college basketball teams at first. He decided to play for Moraine Valley Community College in Illinois.
Playing at Moraine Valley
At Moraine Valley, Richaun had a great season. He scored about 19 points per game and grabbed over 9 rebounds. He also blocked more than 5 shots per game. Because of his strong performance, he was named a junior college All-American. This honor helped him get noticed by bigger universities.
Time at Bowling Green
After one year at Moraine Valley, Richaun transferred to Bowling Green University. In his first year there, he continued to improve his game. He averaged 6.5 points and 5 rebounds per game.
By his junior year, his scoring had doubled. He also became very good at blocking shots. A new coach, Chris Jans, helped Richaun work on all parts of his game. Richaun even practiced shooting 1,000 three-point shots a day! This hard work paid off. In his senior year, he averaged 14.7 points and 8 rebounds. He also shot very well from the field and from three-point range. His team improved a lot, winning 21 games that season.
Professional Basketball Career
Richaun Holmes began his professional journey in the NBA. He was picked in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Philadelphia 76ers (2015–2018)
The Philadelphia 76ers chose Richaun Holmes as the 37th pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He officially signed with the team in July 2015. He quickly showed his skills during summer league games.
Richaun got his first chance to start a game in November 2015. He scored 11 points in that game. He kept improving, 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. This happened after some teammates were traded or got injured. He had some impressive games, including one where he scored 12 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots. Later, he scored a career-high 24 points and got 14 rebounds in a game. Just nine days later, he set a new career high with 25 points.
In October 2017, Richaun had a small bone break in his left wrist, which kept him out for a few weeks. The 76ers showed their trust in him by keeping him on the team for another year in June 2018.
Phoenix Suns (2018–2019)
In July 2018, Richaun was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He continued to play well for his new team. In November, he scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a game. He later set a new season high with 19 points in December. He also had another strong game with 12 points and 11 rebounds in March 2019.
Sacramento Kings (2019–2023)
Richaun signed a two-year contract with the Sacramento Kings in July 2019. He became an important player for the Kings. In August 2021, he signed a new, bigger contract with the team for four more years. In March 2022, he had to miss the rest of the season for personal reasons.
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.
Washington Wizards (2024–present)
In February 2024, Richaun was traded again, this time to the Washington Wizards. He also signed an extension with the Wizards in June, meaning he will continue to play for them.
Player Profile
Richaun Holmes is 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 235 pounds. He usually plays as a center or a power forward on the basketball court.
When he first came into the NBA, Richaun was known for being a great "rim protector." This means he was good at blocking shots near the basket. He also had quick feet, which helped him move around the court. Over time, he has also developed a special "push shot" that helps him score points.
See also
In Spanish: Richaun Holmes para niños
