Richard Jefferson

Former professional basketball player; sports analyst

American Los Angeles, California, USA

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

28/08/2025

ESPN confirmed that Richard Jefferson would remain on its lead NBA broadcast team for the 2025-26 season. The network’s top crew would feature Mike Breen, Tim Legler, Richard Jefferson, and Lisa Salters, and Jefferson also signed a new multi-year agreement to stay with ESPN. He had already served as the NBA Finals analyst in 2025, his first time in that 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

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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