Jason Richardson

Jason Richardson (born January 20 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan) is a professional basketball player, currently playing guard for the National Basketball Association's Golden State Warriors.

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January 20 - 1981 - Saginaw, Michigan - Basketball - National Basketball Association - Golden State Warriors

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The Warriors drafted him with the 5th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft out of Michigan State University. It was while playing with Michigan State that he and fellow current NBA players Mateen Cleaves, Morris Peterson, and Zach Randolph won an NCAA National Championship.

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2001 NBA Draft - Michigan State University - NBA - Mateen Cleaves - Morris Peterson - Zach Randolph - NCAA

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He is a two-time NBA Slam Dunk contest champion. In the 2003 competition, he mesmerized the basketball world with a backward, between-the-legs, one-handed dunk. In recent years, he has developed a nice mid-range shot, and is becoming very good at hitting the three pointer.

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