Jason Richardson

No. 23 – Orlando Magic
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born (1981-01-20) January 20, 1981 (age 31)
Saginaw, Michigan
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College Michigan State
NBA Draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Pro career 2001–present
Career history
20012007 Golden State Warriors
20072008 Charlotte Bobcats
20082010 Phoenix Suns
2010–present Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002)
  • NBA Rookie Challenge MVP (2003)
  • NBA Slam Dunk Champion (20022003)

Jason Anthoney "J-Rich" Richardson (born January 20, 1981) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.

A 6'6", 225 lb. shooting guard/small forward, Richardson was taken by the Golden State Warriors as the fifth overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft from Michigan State, earning the NBA Rookie Challenge MVP and All-Rookie Team First Team honors his debut season in the league.

He is regarded as one of the NBA's most demonstrative dunkers, winning the NBA Slam Dunk crown in 2002 and 2003, joining Michael Jordan and Nate Robinson as the competition's only back-to-back champions.

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