Age, Biography and Wiki
Pooh Richardson was born on 14 May, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American basketball player (born 1966). Discover Pooh Richardson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
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| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
14 May 1966 |
| Birthday |
14 May |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 57 years old group.
Pooh Richardson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Pooh Richardson height is 6′ 1″ .
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| Height |
6′ 1″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Julian Richardson, Bree Richardson |
Pooh Richardson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pooh Richardson worth at the age of 57 years old? Pooh Richardson’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Pooh Richardson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Pooh Richardson Social Network
Timeline
Jerome "Pooh" Richardson Jr. (born May 14, 1966) is an American former basketball player who played 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He led Ben Franklin to the Public League championship in 1984.
The Philadelphia Tribune called Richardson "a basketball legend in [Philadelphia]."
Richardson played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 1985 to 1989.
A three-time first-team all-conference selection in the Pac-10 (now the Pac-12), he set school career records for assists and three-point field goal percentage.
His nickname came from his grandmother, who thought he resembled Winnie the Pooh.
Richardson grew up in Philadelphia, and played basketball in the Sonny Hill League.
He was a McDonald's All-American while playing at Ben Franklin High School.
Recruited by head coach Walt Hazzard to play at the University of California, Los Angeles, Richardson was a four-year starter for the Bruins from 1985 through 1989.
In his freshman year in 1985–86, he was honored as the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year as well as team's most valuable freshman player and outstanding defensive player.
The following season, he was named first-team All-Pac-10.
In his junior year, he was named the team's most valuable player (MVP) In Richardson's senior year in 1988–89, he was the team's MVP for the second consecutive year, first-team All-Pac-10 for the third year in a row, and the Bruins' outstanding defensive player for the second time in his career.
Richardson finished his career with UCLA records for most assists in a career (833), most assists in a season (236), and highest career three-point field goal percentage (46.4).
He was selected in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the first draft pick in franchise history.
He would also play for the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers during his 10-year NBA career from 1989 to 1999.
The 6 ft point guard was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the tenth overall pick of the 1989 NBA draft out of UCLA.
He was their first ever draft choice and played with them for their first three seasons.
In 1994, the Pacers dealt him to the Los Angeles Clippers along with Malik Sealy and 1994 draft pick Eric Piatkowski in exchange for Mark Jackson and the draft rights to Greg Minor.
After he retired from playing in the NBA, Richardson played a year in Milan at the request of Joe and Kobe Bryant, who were co-owners of the team.
Richardson became an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coach in Coachella Valley, California, where he purchased a home during his time with Minnesota.
In 2017, he became an assistant coach at the College of the Desert.
