Offensive Game
Elite scoring shooting guard whose arsenal included devastating pull-up jumpers, physical drives, and clutch shot-making. Averaged 22+ PPG for seven straight seasons in Sacramento.
Career Journey
Golden State Warriors
1988-1991
Mitch Richmond was one of the purest scoring guards of the 1990s, a strong 6-foot-5 wing who could bump into his spots and hit a jumper that rarely cooled off. He won Rookie of the Year in 1989 as the third piece of Golden State's beloved 'Run TMC' trio alongside Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin, then was dealt to Sacramento, where he became the face of the franchise for seven seasons and made the All-Star team every year. His problem was timing: those Kings squads rarely won, so his 21.0 career points-per-game average never got the spotlight it deserved. He earned 1995 All-Star Game MVP honors, finally won a title as a reserve with the 2002 Lakers, and closed a six-time All-Star career with the Hall of Fame in 2014. Sacramento retired his No. 2.
Offensive Game
Elite scoring shooting guard whose arsenal included devastating pull-up jumpers, physical drives, and clutch shot-making. Averaged 22+ PPG for seven straight seasons in Sacramento.
Defensive Game
Physical defender whose toughness and athleticism made him a legitimate two-way threat. Could guard the best opposing shooting guards in the league.
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Mitch Richmond spent his prime years in Sacramento delivering All-Star performances for a team that rarely contended. His #2 in the rafters is the franchise's permanent acknowledgment of a greatness the world was slow to notice.
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
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Rock
Sacramento Kings
1991-1998
Washington Wizards
1998-2001
Los Angeles Lakers
2001-2002
Rookie of the Year (1989)
Won ROY with Golden State as part of the 'Run TMC' backcourt with Tim Hardaway and Chris Mullin.
6x All-Star & 1995 All-Star Game MVP
A six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA selection; named 1995 All-Star Game MVP.
2002 NBA Champion (Lakers)
Earned a title as a reserve with the 2002 Los Angeles Lakers late in his career.
Hall of Fame (2014)
Inducted in 2014; his No. 2 was retired by the Sacramento Kings.
Intangibles
Highly intelligent scorer who understood how to use his physical tools to create advantages. Excellent at reading individual defensive tendencies.
Personal Life & Family
Partner
Juli Richmond
Children (2)
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Mitch Richmond Basketball Foundation — youth programs in Sacramento and Fort Lauderdale
Did You Know?
Richmond was a member of the 1996 Dream Team alongside Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley — recognition from the greatest players alive that he belonged in elite company.
He spent his prime years in Sacramento when the Kings were not competitive, yet delivered All-Star performances every single season — a mark of professional excellence rarely seen.
Richmond's nickname 'Rock' came from teammates describing his physical style of play — he ran into contact rather than around it.
His Hall of Fame induction in 2014 came 12 years after his retirement — many feel he deserved it sooner, and his late induction is often cited in discussions of underappreciated NBA greats.
Career Honors
NBA Rookie of the Year (1989)
6x NBA All-Star (1993-1998)
Gold Medal — 1996 Olympic Dream Team
Hall of Fame inductee (2014)
Kings franchise all-time leading scorer during his tenure
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