Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed profile of Quentin Richardson:
- Full Name: Quentin L. Richardson
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born April 13, 1980
- Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
- Weight: 228 lbs (103 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Number: #3 (primarily), also wore #5 and #23
- Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
- High School: Whitney Young High School, Chicago, Illinois
- College: DePaul University (1998–2000)
- NBA Draft: Selected 18th overall in the 2000 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers
- Teams Played For:
- Los Angeles Clippers (2000–2004)
- Phoenix Suns (2004–2005)
- New York Knicks (2005–2009)
- Miami Heat (2009–2010)
- Orlando Magic (2010–2012)
- Championship Rings: No NBA Championships as a player
- Kids: No publicly available information on children
- Siblings: Quentin had three siblings: one older brother (Bernard Richardson, who was tragically killed in 1992) and two sisters (a twin sister, Rochelle, and another sister, Cedricia Richardson)
Quentin Richardson was known for his three-point shooting, rebounding ability for a guard/forward, and tough physical play. He formed part of the “Chicago Connection” in the NBA and was well-known for his head-tapping celebration after making three-pointers. He now works as a basketball analyst and media personality.