Richmond began his career in 1989 when he was drafted by the Golden State Warriors. He quickly established himself as one of the best players in the league, averaging over 20 points per game in his first three seasons. He was also named to the All-Star team in his first three seasons, and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1989.
In 1991, Richmond was traded to the Sacramento Kings, where he continued to excel. He was named to the All-Star team in each of his six seasons with the Kings, and was named to the All-NBA Team five times. He also led the Kings to the playoffs in each of his six seasons with the team.
In 1998, Richmond was traded to the Washington Wizards, where he continued to play at a high level. He was named to the All-Star team in each of his four seasons with the Wizards, and was named to the All-NBA Team twice.
Richmond retired in 2002 after 13 seasons in the NBA. He finished his career with averages of 21.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014.
Richmond is remembered as one of the greatest shooting guards of all time. He was a prolific scorer, a great defender, and a leader on the court. He was a six-time All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team member, and a three-time member of the USA Basketball Team. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
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