What kind of player was Mitch Richmond?

[Speedlot]

When I was younger, I use to have loads of trading cards for him. His value was high. By the time I saw him play, he was a geezer on the Lakers championship team. How good was he? Who did he play like? What player is he as good as in today's game?

[RIPskaterdude]

Jordan once said (and I agreed with him), that he was the hardest player to defend and even compared himself to Richmond.

Michael Jordan said Richmond was one of the hardest players to defend in the NBA. "There really are no weaknesses in his game," said Jordan. "He can drive to the hoop as well as take the outside jump shot. He reminds me a lot of me in his overall offensive display."[

Unfortunately, he didn't get alot of love from the media because he was on a losing Kings team every year (except for 96 when they made the playoffs, only to lose to the Sonics in 4 games). But here's some more information about him...

Richmond is one of only seven players in NBA history to average at least 21 points per game for his first 10 seasons

[cdubbz]

Mitch was a power shootin gaurd and a power dunker. Picture jrich/kelenna azibuke combined. Nice big strong shootin gaurd that could shoot pretty well. Mitch also had a good post game.

[pillwenney]

Bonzi Wells is often compared to a young Mitch Richmond, and from what I know, that is pretty accurate. When Mitch came to Sac, he became less of a power guard and more of a shooter. He could really score in every way, and was also a good defender. It's really too bad he was surrounded by crappy teammates though.

If you're wondering stylistically, I think if I had to pick a modern day comparison, it would be Paul Pierce.

[Jaykoolzboy]

To be honest I think he is more like Dwade with less athleticism and better touches. He is listed at 6"5 (more like 6"4 and half to me) with a rock strong body (just like Dwade).

[no D in Hibachi]

as a wizards fan I can't do anything but disrespect his game. when he got traded to washington he was an absolute flop, his ppg dropped drastically, and was a terrible all round player.

he was brought in to bring stability and maturity, but all he brought was amazing suckiness, plus the wizards inexcusably traded webber for him.

[Suns_Fever]

He was a sexy player that always cared about his looks.

[FNQ]

Great. Much better than Jrich and Buke combined... what an insult to Mitch

[G35]

Like a shorter Ron Artest. MJ said that he was his toughest defender because he was so strong. But Mike just used his quickness to get around him. Too bad he got traded to the Kings, that did take the wind out of his career......

[Heat3]

I remember Pat Riley trying to get him on the Heat every year.

[CupcakeNoFillin]

Mitch was a power shootin gaurd and a power dunker. Picture jrich/kelenna azibuke combined. Nice big strong shootin gaurd that could shoot pretty well. Mitch also had a good post game.

Yeah, before entering this thread I was already thinking of posting something like "He was Jason Richardson with HANDLES".

Something like this:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=TdLi6D_P7HI

[SacTown Kings]

His nickname was the Rock and he was tough as nails. I watched him many times in person, he could take over a game and that is saying a lot because he never had a second fiddle so teams always just zoned in on him yet he still put up all star numbers. He is one of the most under rated playerss to ever play in the NBA. Only downfall was he wasn't much of a leader.

[SD Willie]

I think it's safe to call Mitch Richmond one of the most underrated STARS to ever play in the NBA.

[The_Believer]

He was a true dual-threat player. He could drive or shoot the three, sorta like Paul Pierce now. Also, Mitch was a decent defender.

[Craig McDermott]

Bonzi Wells is often compared to a young Mitch Richmond, and from what I know, that is pretty accurate. When Mitch came to Sac, he became less of a power guard and more of a shooter. He could really score in every way, and was also a good defender. It's really too bad he was surrounded by crappy teammates though.

If you're wondering stylistically, I think if I had to pick a modern day comparison, it would be Paul Pierce.

Richmond played the same way from rookie season on. He didn't change up after hitting Sac.

[L&H_05]

Mitch had it all in his offensive game... Post up, turn around jumper, Pull up in transition, take his man off the dribble etc...

Jordan always said his two toughest guards in his career was a young Ron Harper and Mitch Richmond..

"There really are no weaknesses in his game," said Jordan. "He can drive to the hoop as well as take the outside jump shot. He reminds me a lot of me in his overall offensive display"

[pillwenney]

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Richmond played the same way from rookie season on. He didn't change up after hitting Sac.

Stats don't lie. Mitch became less of a power guard and more of a shooter when he came to Sac.

[Canomad]

Jordan once said (and I agreed with him), that he was the hardest player to defend and even compared himself to Richmond.

Michael Jordan said Richmond was one of the hardest players to defend in the NBA. "There really are no weaknesses in his game," said Jordan. "He can drive to the hoop as well as take the outside jump shot. He reminds me a lot of me in his overall offensive display."[

Unfortunately, he didn't get alot of love from the media because he was on a losing Kings team every year (except for 96 when they made the playoffs, only to lose to the Sonics in 4 games). But here's some more information about him...

Richmond is one of only seven players in NBA history to average at least 21 points per game for his first 10 seasons – along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson.[citation needed] He was also one of the most accurate long range shooters in league history, making 1,326 3-pointers in his career, which places him 9th all-time in career three-point field goals made

Richmond captured the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in the 1988-89 NBA season, after averaging 22 points per game for the Warriors. He was a key part of Don Nelson's fast-paced offense, which was dubbed "Run TMC" after the first names of its three main components, Tim Hardaway, Richmond, and Chris Mullin. In addition to the shooting he provided, he complemented Hardaway's passing and fast break skills and Mullin's shooting skills by slashing to the hoop as part of the Warriors attack.

After three years of scoring 22+ points a game in Golden State, Richmond was traded to the Sacramento Kings during the 1991-92 season in exchange for Billy Owens, and became arguably the team's first star since the franchise moved to Sacramento in 1991. Staying with the Kings until 1998, Richmond was the team's leading scorer in each of his 7 seasons there, averaging no fewer than 21.9 a game each season. Between 1993 and 1998, Richmond was a fixture on the Western Conference's All-Star team, and he won MVP honors at the All-Star Game in Phoenix, in 1995. In the middle of his prime, Richmond was selected to the United States' Olympic team (Dream Team III), earning a gold medal in Atlanta.

[TNBT]

Physically speaking he was a strong, powerful guard. The comparisons to Bonzi Wells and a smaller Ron Artest are about as close as I can think of. He had that Paul Pierce type of offensive game where he was a very dangerous long-range shooter, yet he was also strong and athletic enough to drive to the hoop. He was also pretty solid on the defensive end. I agree with everyone who said he was one of the most under-rated guys in the league for a long time.

[SactownHrtBrks8]

I remember being so mad when the Kings traded him away I said i was going to be a Warriors fan of course i quickly forgot my anger when the Kings started winning with Cwebb, o the good old days so young at the time

Mitch is my favorite player of all time. I saw him countless times when i waqs younger live defiantly a great player