Richard Allen Jefferson

nickname

Jefferson

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

Jefferson was in attendance at Moon Valley High School in West Phoenix. There he was a member of the university team that won the 4A state cup in 1998. After Richard graduated from Moon Valley, he accepted the University of Arizona ‘s scholarship program and competed under coach Lute Olson. Jefferson completed all 4 years at the University of Arizona and received his bachelor’s degree in 2001.

occupation

Professional basketball player

family

• Father – Richard Jefferson, Sr.
• Mother – Meekness LeCato
• Siblings – Jefferson has two older brothers

Manager

Richard is signed Todd Eley.

Position

Little Striker

Shirt Number

24

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 7 inches or 201 cm

weight

106 kg or 234 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Richard Jefferson from –

• Teresa Lourenco – In the past, Richard fled with German model Teresa Lourenco.
• Jennie Finch (2000) – In 2000, Jefferson had an encounter with fellow University of Arizona sports star Jennie Finch.
• Kesha Nichols (2006-2009) – Richard began dating American model KeshaNichols in 2006. They met when Jefferson was playing for the New Jersey Nets and she was a dancer in New Jersey. Kesha and Richard got engaged in 2008, but for unknown reasons, they called off their engagement and split in July 2009.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

Bald

He had black hair.

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Bald
• Big Lips
• Nose

measurements

Richard Jefferson’s body specifications may be:

• Chest – 46.5 inches or 118 cm
• Arms/biceps – 42 cm or 16.5 inches
• Waist – 37 inches or 94 cm

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Jefferson has been featured in TV commercials for Nike, Time Warner Cable, 2K Sports, Footlocker, etc.

Religion

Richard is a Christian.

Known for

Become an NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

First basketball game

Jefferson played his first official NBA game on October 30, 2001 as a player for the New Jersey Nets . He faced the Indiana Pacers .

Richard spent 23 minutes on the court and recorded 12 points, as well as 3 rebounds and 3 assists. In the end, the Nets won the game with a final score of 103-97.

Strengthen

• Athletics (Two Feet Vertical Blast)
• Transition and fast braking
• team player
• Shooting the catch (shooting the ball at the basket without dribbling after receiving a pass from his own team player)

weaknesses

• ball handling
• dribble shooting
• guide
• Lack of lateral mobility

first movie

Richard has never acted in a feature film.

However, in 2006, he appeared in the short sports film Word, a Skateboard Movie .

First TV show

Aside from playing basketball himself, Jefferson first appeared on the TV series Wheel of Fortune in 2005 as a self – Celebrity contestant.

Personal trainer

Richard Jefferson’s exercise and diet plans are unknown.

Richard Jefferson favorite things

Jefferson’s favorite things are unknown.

Richard Jefferson Facts

1. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.
2. Jefferson’s parents were Christian missionaries and as a result he made a lot of changes in where he lives.
3. Richard was a member of the Pac-12 Basketball Hall of Honor in 2012.
4. Jefferson was selected by the Houston Rockets as the 13th pick in the 2001 NBA draft.
5. Richard played in the 2003 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
6. He was a member of the United States basketball team that competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
7. Richard donated $3.5 million to the University of Arizona basketball and volleyball facility. The facility was later renamed in his honor.
8. On June 26, 2008, Jefferson joined the Milwaukee Bucks after being traded for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons.
9. On June 23, 2009, Jefferson was sent to the San Antonio Spurs as a replacement for Kurt Thomas, Fabricio Oberto and Bruce Bowen.
10. He renewed his contract with Spurs on July 23, 2010.
11. On March 15, 2012, Richard joined the Golden State Warriors after a trade for Stephen Jackson and a first-round pick.
12. Richard was sent to Utah Jazz on July 10, 2013 along with Brandon Rush and Andris Biedrins.
13. He signed with Dallas Mavericks on July 21, 2014.
14. On August 5, 2015, he signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
15. After Jefferson won the title (2016 NBA Finals) with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015, he wanted to retire from professional basketball, but shortly thereafter decided to keep playing and renewed his contract with the Cavaliers for two more years.
16. Richard is not on social media.