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Richard Jefferson is a small forward in the National Basketball Association, currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs.
Jefferson was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Spurs on June 23, 2009, for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4281291
On July 11, Jefferson was scheduled to marry Kesha Ni'Cole Nichols. Hours before the wedding Jefferson called off the ceremony, citing a fight the couple had over July 4th weekend. The couple have split, with Jefferson giving Nichols a six-figure settlement.http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=29&art_id=vn20090627061805273C660482
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Fast Facts
- Born: June 21, 1980
- Birth Place: Los Angeles, California
- Height: 6' 7"
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Position: Forward
- High School: Moon Valley High School
- College: University of Arizona
- Draft Year: 2001
- Current Team: San Antonio Spurs
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Early Life
Richard Allen Jefferson was born in Los Angeles, California on June 21, 1980. He attended high school at Moon Valley in Phoenix. He continued his education at the University of Arizona. In 2001, Jefferson was selected by the Houston Rockets with the thirteenth pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Richard Jefferson -
Pro Career
After the draft, Jefferson was traded to the New Jersey Nets with Jason Collins and Brandon Armstrong for Eddie Griffin. Jefferson helped the Nets reach the NBA finals in 2002 and 2003. In 2004, Jefferson signed a six year contract extension with the team. NBA.com: Richard Jefferson In 2008, Jefferson was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons.ESPN.com: Nets send top scorer Jefferson to Bucks for Yi, Simmons In 2009, the Bucks traded Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4281291 -
Richard Jefferson Timeline
- June 21, 1980: Born
- 2001: Drafted by Houston Rockets
- 2001: Traded to New Jersey Nets
- 2008: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
- 2009: Traded to the San Antonio Spurs
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The Milwaukee Bucks agreed to trade Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, sources told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.sports.espn.go.com -
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Richard Jefferson added 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for San Antonio, while George Hill scored 22 in the victory. ...USA Today (November 10, 2009) -
Richard Jefferson: Richard Jefferson flirts w/ triple-double
Spurs forward Richard Jefferson flirted with a triple-double on Monday -- he had 24 points (9-of-16 FGs), eight rebounds and seven assists. ...Rotoworld.com (November 09, 2009) -
Spurs' Jefferson an unexpected defensive presence; NBA news, notes and links
By Geoffrey C. Arnold, The Oregonian View full sizeThe Associated PressLook for Spurs newcomer Richard Jefferson (24) to spend some time defending Brandon ...OregonLive.com (November 06, 2009) -
San Antonio Spurs sharp once again after Jefferson addition
By D. Clarke Evans, NBAE/Getty Images By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY SAN ANTONIO — Once the San Antonio Spurs traded for forward Richard Jefferson, ...USA Today (October 21, 2009)
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@wmburden | November 11, 2009 07:11 AM -
Sean Elliot, Bruce Bowen, and now Richard Jefferson. Spurs revolving door of white sounding bruhvas at SF. Next, Tony Gwynn? @sportsguy33
@The_Real_Pat | November 11, 2009 04:44 AM -
@austinandtabbi Spurs for Richard Jefferson. They'll eventually get it together
@NBA_on_ESPN | November 11, 2009 04:12 AM -
Wow that Richard Jefferson dunk on old man Oden is crazy!!! Lmao
@CrizFresh | November 11, 2009 03:47 AM -
Richard Jefferson Wedding to Kesha Ni'Cole Nichols Called Off Last... http://tinyurl.com/ybs2m2z
@janettew2hu | November 11, 2009 02:50 AM
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View All Richard Jefferson Questions (108) | Ask a QuestionDoes anyone know where Richard Jefferson was going to get married? (1 Answer)The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. read moreAre you happy that Richard Jefferson was traded to the Spurs? (2 Answers)I'm happy because he strengthens the Spurs a lot (along with their other pickups) and with Ariza being replaced by Artest, the Lakers could easily implode next season. I like ... read moreDoes anyone know if Richard Jefferson will be starting for the San Antonio Spurs? (1 Answer)Yes he will be a starter at Small Forward. read moreDoes anyone have the Natasha Richard family statement? (3 Answers)http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20090318/293.richardson.natasha2.031909.jpg From http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25209804-5001021,00.html A family spokesperson said her husband, actor Liam Neeson, and their two children were "devastated". Alan Nierob, publicist for Richardson's husband Liam Neeson, confirmed her death Wednesday ... read more
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Richard Jefferson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the San Antonio Spurs
- ESPN.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-7
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2001
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