Jeremy Terrell Richardson (born March 1, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He is a 6'7", 210 lb. swingman who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic.
College career Richardson was born in Alsen, Louisiana and graduated from Zachary High School in Louisiana in 2002. Prior to entering the NBA, he attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College for two years and transferred to the NCAA Division II Delta State University.
Professional career Richardson was selected with the ninth pick of the second round in the 2006 NBA D-League Draft by the Fort Worth Flyers. On January 27, 2007, he was signed to a ten-day contract by the Atlanta Hawks. Previously playing for the Flyers, it was the seventh call-up from the D-League during the 2006–07 season.Hawks Sign Flyers Richardson to 10-Day Contract After his second 10-day contractHawks Sign Jeremy Richardson To Second 10-Day expired, the Hawks opted not to retain him.
In March 2007, he was signed to a 10-day contract by the Portland Trail Blazers.Trail Blazers sign Jeremy Richardson to 10-Day contract At the end of the contract, the Blazers cut him; he played in one game for them.Blazers rout Golden State , March 12, 2007 Richardson returned to the Flyers afterwards.
Richardson was selected in the first round (second overall) of the 2007 D-League expansion draft by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.Jeremy Richardson Named D-League.Com Performer of the Week. December 4, 2007
Richardson spent the 2007-08 NBA preseason with the Miami Heat but was waived on October 29, 2007. On December 20, 2007, he was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies.Memphis Grizzlies Sign Jeremy Richardson of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. December 20, 2007 Until then he was averaging 28.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.63 steals in 41.5 minutes in eight games for the Mad Ants. He was named D-League.com Performer of the Week, after averaging 35 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in two games during the week of December 3, shooting 53.2% from the field (25/47), including scoring a league season-high 40 points against the Iowa Energy on November 29. He was waived on January 7, and signed three days later with the San Antonio Spurs.Spurs Sign Jeremy Richardson, January 10, 2008
In 2008, Richardson was named MVP of the D-League All Star Game, scoring 22 points on 9/15 shooting. Shortly afterwards, he was signed to another 10-day contract by the Atlanta Hawks. Richardson in the 2008 offseason was signed by the Orlando Magic. On December 8 he received a 3.5 million dollar bonus.
In August 2009, he joined the Greek League club Aris ThessalonikiArisbc.gr Στον ΑΡΗ ο Jeremy Richardson where he averaged 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. In September 2010 he signed a one-year contract with the Spanish club Power Electronics Valencia.POWER ELECTRONICS adds Richardson
In August 2011, he signed with BC Armia in Georgia.Jeremy Richardson Signs With BC Armia In August 2012, he joined Sidigas Avellino in Italy.Avellino officially signs Jeremy Richardson In September 2013, he re-signed with Avellino for one more season.Sidigas Avellino officially re-signs Jeremy Richardson
In July 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Enel Brindisi.Arriva Jeremy Terrell Richardson! He parted ways with club before the start of the new season, because of personal reasons.Brindisi in troubles: Jeremy Richardson won't join the teamEnel Brindisi lands Dejan Ivanov and Demonte Harper
NBA career statistics
Regular season
| align="left" | | align="left" | Atlanta | 5 || 0 || 3.8 || .500 || .667 || .000 || .4 || .0 || .2 || .0 || 1.6 |- | align="left" | | align="left" | Portland | 1 || 0 || 1.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 |- | align="left" | | align="left" | Memphis | 3 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .3 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 |- | align="left" | | align="left" | San Antonio | 5 || 1 || 5.8 || .429 || .400 || 1.000 || .2 || .2 || .2 || .0 || 2.0 |- | align="left" | | align="left" | Atlanta | 19 || 0 || 4.6 || .419 || .417 || .000 || .4 || .0 || .1 || .0 || 1.6 |- | align="left" | | align="left" | Orlando | 12 || 0 || 7.8 || .286 || .353 || .500 || 1.2 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 3.1 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 45 || 1 || 5.4 || .333 || .385 || .625 || .6 || .1 || .1 || .0 || 1.9
Playoffs
| align="left" | 2008 | align="left" | Atlanta | 3 || 0 || 2.0 || .250 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .7 |- | align="left" | 2009 | align="left" | Orlando | 1 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 4 || 0 || 2.0 || .200 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .5
References
External links
Euroleague.net Profile Draftexpress.com Profile NBA D-League Profile