Mitch Richmond

A Hall of Fame shooting guard and key member of the 'Run TMC' era with the Golden State Warriors.

Mitchell James Richmond III (born June 30, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. He played collegiately at Moberly Area Community College and Kansas State University. He was a six-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, and a former NBA Rookie of the Year. In 976 NBA games, Richmond averaged 21.0 points per game and 3.5 assists per game. Richmond was voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014. His jersey No. 2 was retired in his honor by the Sacramento Kings, for whom he played seven seasons.

Quick Facts

Born: 30 June 1965
Birthplace: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
High school: Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Florida)
College: Moberly Area CC (1984–1986); Kansas State (1986–1988)
Draft round: 1
Drafted by: Golden State Warriors
Career position: Shooting guard
Career number: 23, 2

Lore & Background

Richmond was drafted 5th overall in the 1988 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. He captured the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in the 1988–89 season, averaging 22 points per game. He was a key part of Don Nelson's fast-paced offense alongside Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin, dubbed 'Run TMC.' After three seasons with the Warriors, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings in 1991. He became the Kings' first star since the franchise moved to Sacramento, leading the team in scoring for seven seasons. He was traded to the Washington Wizards in 1998 and later signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning an NBA championship in 2002.

Reader's Guide

Richmond was a six-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA Team member. He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 1989. He earned an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2002. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. He won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.