Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Nick Richards:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Nicholas Richards
  • Nationality: Jamaican
  • Age: Born on November 29, 1997
  • Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
  • Height: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 4 inches (224 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Number: 14 (commonly worn in the NBA)
  • Position: Center
  • High School:
    • St. Mary’s High School (Jamaica)
    • Patrick School (Hillside, New Jersey, USA)
  • College: University of Kentucky (2017–2020)
  • NBA Draft: 2020 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 42nd overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans (rights traded to the Charlotte Hornets)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Charlotte Hornets (2020–present)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Has a brother, Marcus, and a sister, Nana

Player Archetype / Play Style

Nick Richards’ player archetype is that of a rim-running, paint-finishing center, a traditional big whose value comes from screen setting, rebounding, interior defense, and efficient scoring close to the basket. Defensively, he fits best as a drop-coverage anchor who protects the lane with length, contests around the rim, and cleans up possessions on the glass rather than switching out and chasing guards in space. Offensively, Richards operates mainly as a lob target, pick-and-roll finisher, dump-off option, and second-chance scorer, doing most of his damage through hustle, verticality, and simple reads instead of self-created offense. Physically, he brings legit center size at roughly 6-foot-11 and 245 pounds, with a long frame, good reach, and enough mobility to run the floor and play above the rim. His overall play style is straightforward but useful: he plays with energy, rebounds hard, finishes efficiently, and gives a team a dependable interior presence when it needs size and activity in the middle. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — SUNS ACQUIRE CENTER NICK RICHARDS FROM CHARLOTTE
Basketball-Reference — Nick Richards Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Sports Illustrated — Breaking down the Charlotte Hornets’ trade of Nick Richards