Richard Jefferson

Richard Jefferson is a former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the NBA and is now a sports analyst on ESPN.

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Profession :

Basketball Player

Birthday :

June 21, 1980

Age :

44

Richard Allen Jefferson Jr., an American former professional basketball player, is now a sports analyst on ESPN. He gained prominence during his time with NBA teams like the New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Cleveland Cavaliers. As a college basketball player, Jefferson was part of the Arizona Wildcats and became the first Wildcat to have his jersey retired by the University of Arizona. Besides his basketball career, he has engaged in philanthropic activities through his foundation, which supports children from underprivileged families. Jefferson has also made appearances on TV shows such as The Young and the Restless and produced documentaries like “The Zen of Bobby V.” In 2019, he joined ESPN as an NBA analyst and frequently appears on shows like NBA Today, NBA Countdown, and SportsCenter, while also serving as a game analyst for the NBA on ESPN. Notably, Jefferson played 17 seasons in the NBA before transitioning to his current role as an analyst.