Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about former NBA player Jason Richardson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jason Anthoney Richardson
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: January 20, 1981
  • Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Sizee 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 23
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw, Michigan
  • College: Michigan State University (1999–2001)
  • NBA Draft: 2001, 1st Round, 5th Overall by the Golden State Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (2001–02 to 2006–07)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2007–08 to 2008–09)
    • Phoenix Suns (2008–09 to 2010–11)
    • Orlando Magic (2010–11 to 2011–12)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2012–13, 2014–15)
  • Championship Rings: None (NBA); won NCAA Championship with Michigan State in 2000
  • Children: Two sons (Jason II and Jaxson) and one daughter (Jaela)
  • Siblings: Three brothers (Duane, Damond, Terrene) and two sisters (Tiffany, Trameka)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jason Richardson was a high-flying scoring wing whose archetype blended explosive athletic finisher with volume perimeter scorer. Defensively, he usually handled standard shooting guard or wing assignments, using strength and leaping ability to compete on the ball and rebound well for his position, even if his value leaned more toward solid coverage than lockdown defense. Offensively, he served as an aggressive primary or secondary scorer, thriving in transition, attacking the rim with force, rising into pull-up jumpers, and stretching defenses with three-point shooting as his game matured. At 6’6″ and 225 pounds, he had a powerful frame, outstanding vertical pop, and the kind of open-floor speed that made him one of the era’s most dynamic above-the-rim players. His overall play style was energetic and attack-minded: he could ignite a game with dunks, score in bursts from outside, and pressure defenses with a mix of shot-making, athleticism, and constant downhill intent.

Sources:
basketball-reference.com — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/richaja01.html
nba.com — https://www.nba.com/player/2202/jason-richardson
sports-reference.com — https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jason-richardson-1.html