Mitch Richmond NBA Hall of Fame

Mitch Richmond Hall Of Fame NBA

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Mitch Richmond

Inducted:
2014

Mitch Richmond NBA Hall of Fame

Player Stats:

6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
220 lb (100 kg)

Born: 
June 30, 1965
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.

Position:
Shooting guard

College:
Moberly Area CC (1984–1986)
Kansas State (1986–1988)

Mitch Richmond, nicknamed “The Rock,” was one of the NBA’s most consistent and versatile scorers during the 1990s. Drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors in 1988, he quickly made an impact, winning Rookie of the Year. A member of the famed “Run TMC” trio with Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin, Richmond later became the face of the Sacramento Kings, averaging over 21 points per game in each of his seven seasons there.

Known for his smooth jump shot, strength, and ability to score from anywhere on the floor, he earned six All-Star selections and was named All-Star Game MVP in 1995. Richmond won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2002 before retiring. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014, his legacy is defined by scoring excellence and quiet leadership.

Richmond's Awards and Records:

  • NBA champion (2002)
  • 6× NBA All-Star (1993–1998)
  • NBA All-Star Game MVP (1995)
  • 3× All-NBA Second Team (1994, 1995, 1997)
  • 2× All-NBA Third Team (1996, 1998)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (1989)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (1989)

NBA Records:

    • 20+ Points Per Game in First 10 Seasons – Average at least 20.0 PPG for each of his first 10 seasons
    • Reached 5,000 points in just 240 games, among the fastest marks for a shooting guard
    • Team USA “Dream Team III” Scorer – Averaged 12.4 PPG during the 1996 Olympics
    • High 3-Point Accuracy for Era – Career 38.8% from three-point range during a time when
    • One of Six Players with 20,000+ Points, 38% 3P%, and 85% FT% at retirement
    • Scored 1,000+ points in 12 consecutive seasons
    • Sacramento Kings Franchise Leader

      NBA Teams:

      As a player:
      Golden State Warriors (1988–1991)
      Sacramento Kings (1991–1998)
      Washington Wizards (1998–2001)
      Los Angeles Lakers (2001–2002)
      As a coach:
      St. John's (assistant) (2015–2019)

      NBA Draft:
      1988: 1st round, 5th overall pick
      Golden State Warriors

      Number Worn:
      23, 2

      NBA Stats:

      Seasons:
      14 (1988–2002)
      Games Played:
      976
      Points:
      20,497 (21.0 PPG)
      Rebounds:
      3,801 (3.9 RPG)
      Assists:
      3,398 (3.5 APG)
      Field Goal %:
      45.5%
      3-Point %:
      38.8%
      Free Throw %:
      85.0%