Richard Jefferson

Former professional basketball player; sports analyst

American Los Angeles, California, USA

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Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional basketball player; sports analyst
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/06/1980
Age46 years
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA

Latest News about Richard Jefferson

01/06/2025

Richard Jefferson officially joined ESPN's top NBA broadcast team as the lead analyst, working alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke for the 2025 NBA Finals. This marked his first time calling the NBA Finals in his broadcasting career, replacing JJ Redick who had previously occupied the role.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRichard Allen Jefferson
Known ForNBA player and ESPN analyst

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 7 in
Weight233 lbs
PositionSmall forward

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of Arizona

Personal Life

Birth NameRichard Allen Jefferson

Career

NBA Draft2001, Round 1, Pick 13
TeamsNew Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets
Achievements
  • NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016)
  • Bronze medal with the United States national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Post-NBA Roles
  • Game and studio analyst for YES Network (Nets games) starting 2018
  • NBA analyst for ESPN (First Take, SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, Hoop Streams, Get Up!, NBA Today) starting 2019
  • Lead NBA analyst for ESPN's top broadcast team (Mike Breen, Doris Burke) starting 2024
  • Host of 'The Richard Show' on NBA TV and digital platforms starting December 2024
  • Referee for NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/richardajefferson/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/richardajeff
Xhttps://x.com/richardajeff
TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@richardajefferson
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@richardajefferson

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Retired from professional basketball in 2018.
2. Joined ESPN as an NBA analyst in 2019.
3. Started the popular podcast 'Road Trippin' with ESPN.
4. Active on TikTok and Twitter (X) with significant social media presence.
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