Jason Richardson
Encyclopedia
Jason Anthoney "J-Rich" Richardson (born January 20, 1981) is an American
professional basketball
player who last played for the Orlando Magic
of the National Basketball Association
.
A 6'6", 225 lb. shooting guard
/small forward
, Richardson was taken by the Golden State Warriors
as the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft
from Michigan State
, earning the NBA Rookie Challenge
MVP and All-Rookie Team
First Team honors his debut season in the league.
He is regarded as one of the NBA's most demonstrative dunkers, winning the NBA Slam Dunk
crown in 2002 and 2003, joining Michael Jordan
and Nate Robinson
as the competition's only back-to-back champions.
, Richardson graduated from Arthur Hill High School
in 1999. Having led the Arthur Hill basketball team to the Class A championship game, Richardson was Mr. Basketball of Michigan
and a McDonald's High School All-American in his senior year. In his freshman season with the Spartans
basketball team at Michigan State University
, Richardson averaged 5.1 points per game in 37 games (including three starts) and made 50.3% of attempted field goals.
, Charlie Bell
, Morris Peterson
and Dave Thomas
won a Division 1 NCAA
National Championship.
Richardson competed in the Rookie Challenge
as a rookie in 2002 and a sophomore in 2003. His teams won both years, and he was awarded the Rookie Challenge MVP as a rookie. As a sophomore, he had a memorable moment when, in the closing seconds of the game, he bounced the ball off Carlos Boozer's
forehead and then made a three-pointer before the clock ran out.
During his time with Golden State, Richardson gained popularity for his outstanding scoring, ability to dunk, dedication to the team and fans, and ethical maturity. The long time captain of the Warriors, Richardson organized a letter of apology to Warrior fans after the team failed to make the playoffs for the 12th straight season. The letter ran in several Bay Area
newspapers. The following year, Richardson helped lead the Warriors to their first playoff game in 13 years. They won in the first round, upsetting the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks
, but lost in the second round to the Utah Jazz
.
Although no longer playing for Golden State, Richardson remains one of the most popular players among Warrior fans because of his electric style of play and ability to shoot three-pointers
, as well as the longevity and tenor of his tenure with the team. Richardson set the Warrior franchise record for three-pointers made in a game without missing (8) in a home win against the Phoenix Suns
. Richardson is especially known for his high-flying abilities and is widely regarded as one of the best dunkers in the NBA today. He won the NBA Slam Dunk Contests in 2002 and 2003, and also competed in the 2004 contest, but lost to Fred Jones in the finals.
along with the draft rights to 36th pick Jermareo Davidson
for the draft rights to eighth pick Brandan Wright
.
Richardson began to gain attention with the Bobcats when he led the team to a road win against the Boston Celtics
after scoring 34 points. This was only the Celtics' fourth loss of the season and second loss at home. It was also the Bobcats' second road win of the season, ending an 11 game road losing streak. Richardson also led the Bobcats to a franchise-record five consecutive game winning streak, including a home win against his former team, the Golden State Warriors. Richardson posted 42 points against the Warriors. The 2007–08 season was a season of rebuilding for Richardson and the Bobcats. He was able to get his points per game average back up to 21.8, lead the Bobcats in scoring, and lead the league in three-point field goals made.
, and a 2010 second round pick to the Phoenix Suns
for Boris Diaw
, Raja Bell
and Sean Singletary
. The Suns dealt for Richardson, as they were looking for another backcourt scorer to take pressure off of Steve Nash
.
In his first game as a Sun, Richardson scored a game-high 21 points, including an alley-oop from Leandro Barbosa
that brought the crowd to their feet. His first year in Phoenix resulted in the team missing the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
However, in his second year with the team, he helped bring them back to the playoffs with his play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. In the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs
, Richardson led the Suns to a first-round victory over the Portland Trail Blazers
, including a career playoff-high 42 points in a Game 3 blowout. In the next round, Richardson helped the Suns to a series sweep against the San Antonio Spurs
, before falling to the L.A. Lakers in game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
along with Hedo Türkoğlu and Earl Clark
for Vince Carter
, Marcin Gortat
, Mickaël Piétrus
, a 2011 first-round draft pick and $3 million cash.
, Richardson has been involved in two off-court legal issues involving Arizona police agencies:
On December 21, 2008, Richardson was cited for driving while under the influence of alcohol by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Police. Court action on this incident is pending at this time.
Richardson was arrested and briefly detained again on February 15, 2009, by Scottsdale, Arizona
police after he was observed driving at a tremendously high speed. According to police reports, Richardson was clocked doing 90 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. When stopped, it was discovered that the Suns star had his young son, age 3, in the back seat unrestrained. Richardson was booked by Scottsdale Police for criminal speeding, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment of a child.
Following the latter incident, Richardson was suspended without pay by the Suns for one game for "Conduct detrimental to the Team". No Court date has been set at this time on these charges.
Then on August 28, 2009, the NBA suspended Richardson for the first two games of the 2009-10 season due to his DUI arrest.
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Golden State
| 80 || 75 || 32.9 || .426 || .333 || .671 || 4.3 || 3.0 || 1.3 || .4 || 14.4
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Golden State
| 82 || 82 || 32.9 || .410 || .368 || .764 || 4.6 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 15.6
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Golden State
| 78 || 78 || 37.6 || .438 || .282 || .684 || 6.7 || 2.9 || 1.1 || .5 || 18.7
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Golden State
| 72 || 72 || 37.8 || .446 || .338 || .693 || 5.9 || 3.9 || 1.5 || .4 || 21.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Golden State
| 75 || 75 || 38.4 || .446 || .384 || .673 || 5.8 || 3.1 || 1.3 || .5 || 23.2
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Golden State
| 51 || 49 || 32.8 || .417 || .365 || .657 || 5.1 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .6 || 16.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 82 || 82 || 38.4 || .441 || .406 || .752 || 5.4 || 3.1 || 1.4 || .7 || 21.8
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 14 || 14 || 35.1 || .441 || .458 || .745 || 4.1 || 2.6 || 1.0 || .2 || 18.7
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 58 || 57 || 33.1 || .488 || .383 || .778 || 4.5 || 1.9 || 1.1 || .4 || 16.4
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 79 || 76 || 31.5 || .474 || .393 || .739 || 5.1 || 1.8 || .8 || .4 || 15.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 25 || 25 || 31.8 || .470 || .419 || .764 || 4.4 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .1 || 19.3
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Orlando
| 55 || 55 || 34.9 || .433 || .384 || .701 || 4.0 || 2.0 || 1.2 || .2 || 13.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 751 || 740 || 35.0 || .442 || .373 || .711 || 5.1 || 2.8 || 1.2 || .4 || 18.0
| align="left" | 2007
| align="left" | Golden State
| 11 || 11 || 38.9 || .476 || .354 || .704 || 6.7 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .4 || 19.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 16 || 16 || 33.3 || .502 || .475 || .759 || 5.4 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .2 || 19.8
|-
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | Orlando
| 5 || 5 || 30.6 || .333 || .320 || 1.000 || 4.0 || 1.2 || .6 || .4 || 10.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 32 || 32 || 34.8 || .473 || .409 || .763 || 5.7 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .3 || 18.0
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who last played for the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
of the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
.
A 6'6", 225 lb. shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
/small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
, Richardson was taken by the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
as the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft
2001 NBA Draft
The 2001 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 2001 in New York City, New York. Kwame Brown became the first high school player drafted with the first overall pick...
from Michigan State
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
, earning the NBA Rookie Challenge
Rookie Challenge
The Rookie Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend....
MVP and All-Rookie Team
NBA All-Rookie Team
The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team. The All-Rookie Team is generally...
First Team honors his debut season in the league.
He is regarded as one of the NBA's most demonstrative dunkers, winning the NBA Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk Contest
The Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association at its All-Star Game in 1976 in Denver, the same year the slam dunk was legalized in the NCAA...
crown in 2002 and 2003, joining Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
and Nate Robinson
Nate Robinson
Nathaniel Cornelius Robinson is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder...
as the competition's only back-to-back champions.
Early life and college
Born in Saginaw, MichiganSaginaw, Michigan
Saginaw is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw was once a thriving lumber town and manufacturing center. Saginaw and Saginaw County lie in the Flint/Tri-Cities region of Michigan...
, Richardson graduated from Arthur Hill High School
Arthur Hill High School
Arthur Hill High School is located at 3115 Mackinaw in Saginaw, Michigan. The student population is approximately 1300 students. Of the three high schools in the Saginaw Public School District, Arthur Hill's student population is the greatest.-Athletics:...
in 1999. Having led the Arthur Hill basketball team to the Class A championship game, Richardson was Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Each year the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Michigan...
and a McDonald's High School All-American in his senior year. In his freshman season with the Spartans
Michigan State Spartans men's basketball
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team represents Michigan State University and competes in the Big Ten Conference of NCAA Division I. The team currently plays at the Breslin Student Events Center...
basketball team at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
, Richardson averaged 5.1 points per game in 37 games (including three starts) and made 50.3% of attempted field goals.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors drafted Jason Richardson out of Michigan State with the 5th overall pick. While playing for Michigan State, Richardson, Mateen CleavesMateen Cleaves
Mateen Ahmad Cleaves is an American former professional basketball player who played in six NBA seasons. He is currently a music talent manager....
, Charlie Bell
Charlie Bell (basketball)
Charlie Will Bell III is an American professional basketball guard for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.-Career:He began playing basketball at Flint Southwestern Academy High School, and had an excellent college career at Michigan State University, appearing in three NCAA Final Fours, and...
, Morris Peterson
Morris Peterson
Morris Peterson, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent.- College career :...
and Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas (basketball)
Dave Thomas is a Canadian professional basketball player. He has played 34 times at the senior level for the Canadian men's national basketball team...
won a Division 1 NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
National Championship.
Richardson competed in the Rookie Challenge
Rookie Challenge
The Rookie Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend....
as a rookie in 2002 and a sophomore in 2003. His teams won both years, and he was awarded the Rookie Challenge MVP as a rookie. As a sophomore, he had a memorable moment when, in the closing seconds of the game, he bounced the ball off Carlos Boozer's
Carlos Boozer
Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr. is an American professional basketball player with the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association...
forehead and then made a three-pointer before the clock ran out.
During his time with Golden State, Richardson gained popularity for his outstanding scoring, ability to dunk, dedication to the team and fans, and ethical maturity. The long time captain of the Warriors, Richardson organized a letter of apology to Warrior fans after the team failed to make the playoffs for the 12th straight season. The letter ran in several Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
newspapers. The following year, Richardson helped lead the Warriors to their first playoff game in 13 years. They won in the first round, upsetting the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
, but lost in the second round to the Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
.
Although no longer playing for Golden State, Richardson remains one of the most popular players among Warrior fans because of his electric style of play and ability to shoot three-pointers
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
, as well as the longevity and tenor of his tenure with the team. Richardson set the Warrior franchise record for three-pointers made in a game without missing (8) in a home win against the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
. Richardson is especially known for his high-flying abilities and is widely regarded as one of the best dunkers in the NBA today. He won the NBA Slam Dunk Contests in 2002 and 2003, and also competed in the 2004 contest, but lost to Fred Jones in the finals.
Charlotte Bobcats
On June 28, 2007, Richardson was traded to the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
along with the draft rights to 36th pick Jermareo Davidson
Jermareo Davidson
Jermareo Davidson is an American basketball player. He played power forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.-High school:...
for the draft rights to eighth pick Brandan Wright
Brandan Wright
Brandan Keith Wright is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association . Growing up in Tennessee, Wright fast became a standout at his high school Brentwood Academy, earning an unprecedented three "Mr. Basketball" titles, a...
.
Richardson began to gain attention with the Bobcats when he led the team to a road win against the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
after scoring 34 points. This was only the Celtics' fourth loss of the season and second loss at home. It was also the Bobcats' second road win of the season, ending an 11 game road losing streak. Richardson also led the Bobcats to a franchise-record five consecutive game winning streak, including a home win against his former team, the Golden State Warriors. Richardson posted 42 points against the Warriors. The 2007–08 season was a season of rebuilding for Richardson and the Bobcats. He was able to get his points per game average back up to 21.8, lead the Bobcats in scoring, and lead the league in three-point field goals made.
Phoenix Suns
On December 10, 2008, Richardson was traded along with Jared DudleyJared Dudley
Jared Dudley is an American professional basketball player. He is a forward for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. During his college years he played with the Boston College Eagles. Along with fellow senior Sean Marshall, he was one of the team's two captains, and was the leading scorer and rebounder on the...
, and a 2010 second round pick to the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
for Boris Diaw
Boris Diaw
Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw , is a French professional basketball player for JSA Bordeaux in France. He has also played in the National Basketball Association for the Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, and Charlotte Bobcats...
, Raja Bell
Raja Bell
Raja Bell is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Bell is known for his three-point shooting and intense defense.- Biography :Bell was born in Saint Croix, in the U.S...
and Sean Singletary
Sean Singletary
Sean Singletary is an American professional basketball player.-Early life:Singletary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended C. W...
. The Suns dealt for Richardson, as they were looking for another backcourt scorer to take pressure off of Steve Nash
Steve Nash
Stephen John "Steve" Nash, OC, OBC is a South African-born Canadian professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association . Nash enjoyed a successful high-school basketball career, and he was eventually given a scholarship by Santa Clara...
.
In his first game as a Sun, Richardson scored a game-high 21 points, including an alley-oop from Leandro Barbosa
Leandro Barbosa
Leandro Mateus Barbosa is a Brazilian professional basketball player, who plays at the guard position with Flamengo Basketball in Brazil. He is also under contract with the National Basketball Association's Toronto Raptors, and is expected to return to that team once the 2011 NBA lockout ends...
that brought the crowd to their feet. His first year in Phoenix resulted in the team missing the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
However, in his second year with the team, he helped bring them back to the playoffs with his play on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. In the first round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
, Richardson led the Suns to a first-round victory over the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
, including a career playoff-high 42 points in a Game 3 blowout. In the next round, Richardson helped the Suns to a series sweep against the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
, before falling to the L.A. Lakers in game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
Orlando Magic
On December 18, 2010, Richardson was traded to the Orlando MagicOrlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
along with Hedo Türkoğlu and Earl Clark
Earl Clark
Earl Rashad Clark is an American professional basketball player. Clark played collegiate basketball for the University of Louisville men's basketball team and was drafted 14th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA Draft....
for Vince Carter
Vince Carter
Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward....
, Marcin Gortat
Marcin Gortat
Marcin Gortat, pronounced "MAHR-cheen GOR-taht" , also known as the Polish Hammer, is a Polish professional basketball player who plays the center position for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. The 6'11", 240 pound power forward/center is the son of boxer Janusz Gortat...
, Mickaël Piétrus
Mickaël Piétrus
Mickaël Piétrus is a Caribbean-French professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He is listed at 6'6", 215 pounds and plays both the small forward and shooting guard positions...
, a 2011 first-round draft pick and $3 million cash.
Personal life
Since being acquired by the Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
, Richardson has been involved in two off-court legal issues involving Arizona police agencies:
On December 21, 2008, Richardson was cited for driving while under the influence of alcohol by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Police. Court action on this incident is pending at this time.
Richardson was arrested and briefly detained again on February 15, 2009, by Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
police after he was observed driving at a tremendously high speed. According to police reports, Richardson was clocked doing 90 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. When stopped, it was discovered that the Suns star had his young son, age 3, in the back seat unrestrained. Richardson was booked by Scottsdale Police for criminal speeding, reckless driving, and reckless endangerment of a child.
Following the latter incident, Richardson was suspended without pay by the Suns for one game for "Conduct detrimental to the Team". No Court date has been set at this time on these charges.
Then on August 28, 2009, the NBA suspended Richardson for the first two games of the 2009-10 season due to his DUI arrest.
Awards and Accomplishments
- NBA Slam DunkSlam Dunk ContestThe Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association at its All-Star Game in 1976 in Denver, the same year the slam dunk was legalized in the NCAA...
Champion: 2002, 2003 - Rookie ChallengeRookie ChallengeThe Rookie Challenge is an exhibition basketball game held by the National Basketball Association on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend....
MVP: 2002 - NBA All-RookieNBA All-Rookie TeamThe NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team. The All-Rookie Team is generally...
First Team: 2002 - 1999 McDonald's All-AmericanMcDonald's All-American TeamThe McDonald's All-American Game refers to each of the all-star basketball games played each year for boys' and girls' high-school basketball graduates. Consisting of the top American and Canadian players, each team plays a single exhibition game after the conclusion of the high-school basketball...
- 1999 Mr. Basketball of MichiganMr. Basketball of MichiganEach year the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Michigan...
Career transactions
- June 27, 2001: Drafted 5th overall by Golden State WarriorsGolden State WarriorsThe Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in 2001 NBA Draft2001 NBA DraftThe 2001 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 2001 in New York City, New York. Kwame Brown became the first high school player drafted with the first overall pick...
. - June 28, 2007: Traded by Golden State along with draft rights of 36th pick Jermareo DavidsonJermareo DavidsonJermareo Davidson is an American basketball player. He played power forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.-High school:...
to the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte BobcatsThe Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
for draft rights of 8th pick Brandan WrightBrandan WrightBrandan Keith Wright is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association . Growing up in Tennessee, Wright fast became a standout at his high school Brentwood Academy, earning an unprecedented three "Mr. Basketball" titles, a...
. - December 10, 2008: Traded by Charlotte along with Jared DudleyJared DudleyJared Dudley is an American professional basketball player. He is a forward for the NBA's Phoenix Suns. During his college years he played with the Boston College Eagles. Along with fellow senior Sean Marshall, he was one of the team's two captains, and was the leading scorer and rebounder on the...
and their 2010 second-round draft pick (which ended up being Gani LawalGani LawalGani Oladimeji Lawal, Jr. is an American basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He played with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team for 3 years. A junior, Lawal led the team in field-goal percentage and blocked shots in 2007–2008...
) to the Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
for Boris DiawBoris DiawBoris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw , is a French professional basketball player for JSA Bordeaux in France. He has also played in the National Basketball Association for the Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, and Charlotte Bobcats...
, Raja BellRaja BellRaja Bell is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Bell is known for his three-point shooting and intense defense.- Biography :Bell was born in Saint Croix, in the U.S...
and Sean SingletarySean SingletarySean Singletary is an American professional basketball player.-Early life:Singletary was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended C. W...
. - December 18, 2010: Traded by Phoenix along with Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark for Marcin Gortat, Vince Carter, and Mickael Pietrus.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Golden State
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 80 || 75 || 32.9 || .426 || .333 || .671 || 4.3 || 3.0 || 1.3 || .4 || 14.4
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Golden State
| 82 || 82 || 32.9 || .410 || .368 || .764 || 4.6 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 15.6
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Golden State
| 78 || 78 || 37.6 || .438 || .282 || .684 || 6.7 || 2.9 || 1.1 || .5 || 18.7
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Golden State
| 72 || 72 || 37.8 || .446 || .338 || .693 || 5.9 || 3.9 || 1.5 || .4 || 21.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Golden State
| 75 || 75 || 38.4 || .446 || .384 || .673 || 5.8 || 3.1 || 1.3 || .5 || 23.2
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Golden State
| 51 || 49 || 32.8 || .417 || .365 || .657 || 5.1 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .6 || 16.0
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| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Charlotte
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
| 82 || 82 || 38.4 || .441 || .406 || .752 || 5.4 || 3.1 || 1.4 || .7 || 21.8
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| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 14 || 14 || 35.1 || .441 || .458 || .745 || 4.1 || 2.6 || 1.0 || .2 || 18.7
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| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 58 || 57 || 33.1 || .488 || .383 || .778 || 4.5 || 1.9 || 1.1 || .4 || 16.4
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| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 79 || 76 || 31.5 || .474 || .393 || .739 || 5.1 || 1.8 || .8 || .4 || 15.7
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| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 25 || 25 || 31.8 || .470 || .419 || .764 || 4.4 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .1 || 19.3
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| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Orlando
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
| 55 || 55 || 34.9 || .433 || .384 || .701 || 4.0 || 2.0 || 1.2 || .2 || 13.9
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| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 751 || 740 || 35.0 || .442 || .373 || .711 || 5.1 || 2.8 || 1.2 || .4 || 18.0
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2007
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Golden State
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 11 || 11 || 38.9 || .476 || .354 || .704 || 6.7 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .4 || 19.1
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| align="left" | 2010
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 16 || 16 || 33.3 || .502 || .475 || .759 || 5.4 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .2 || 19.8
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| align="left" | 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Orlando
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
| 5 || 5 || 30.6 || .333 || .320 || 1.000 || 4.0 || 1.2 || .6 || .4 || 10.0
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| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 32 || 32 || 34.8 || .473 || .409 || .763 || 5.7 || 1.4 || 1.1 || .3 || 18.0