Clint Richardson

Clint Richardson
Personal information
Born 08/07/1956
Seattle, Washington
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school O'Dea (Seattle, Washington)
College Seattle (1975–1979)
NBA draft 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career 1980–1989
Position Shooting guard
Number 4
Career history
19791985 Philadelphia 76ers
19861989 Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points 4,084 (7.0 ppg)
Rebounds 1,378 (2.4 rpg)
Assists 1,461 (2.5 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Clint Richardson Jr. (born August 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2nd round (36th overall) of the 1979 NBA Draft. A 6'3" guard from Seattle University, Richardson played in nine NBA seasons, from 1980 to 1989 with the 76ers and the Indiana Pacers. Also played for one season (European Cup matches only) for one of the top Greek teams, AEK Athens, as well as a season in Italy. During his NBA career, Richardson played in 586 games and scored a total of 4,084 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1985-86 season as a member of the Pacers, appearing in 82 games and averaging 9.7 ppg. Richardson was a member of the 1982-83 76ers NBA championship team.


He is the oldest son of former Washington State University track and field athlete Clint Richardson, Sr. His two younger brothers, Keith and Craig, played college football at University of Washington and Eastern Washington University respectively. His younger sister, Colleen, was a track and field athlete at UW.Clint is the father of two girls and one boy Tiffany Jade Richardson (32) Taryn Alise Richardson (31)and Zachary K Richardson (16)and a grandfather to four girls Harmony (14) Kayla (13) Bliss (22months) and Tatumn (8 months). Clint remarried in 2005 to Yolanda Jensen and Clint now has 2 Step children.

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