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Quentin Richardson (born April 13, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing for the National Basketball Association's New York Knicks. He is a swingman. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Municipal_Flag_of_Chicago. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area - City 234. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ... DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest who valued philanthropy, Saint Vincent de Paul. ... The 2000 NBA Draft was held on June 28th 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area - City 234. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ... Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by throwing a ball through a high hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ... â€œNBAâ€ redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Collegiate career

Richardson arrived at DePaul University after leading Whitney Young High School to the state AA boys Basketball title in 1998. He averaged 17.9 points per game, and 10.2 rebounds per game in his two seasons at DePaul. He became the only player in school history to have 1,000+ points, 500+ rebounds, and 100+ three-point field goals. As a freshman, he was elected both the Conference USA Player of the Year, and Freshman of the Year. Richardson declared for the NBA Draft after his sophomore year with DePaul in 2000. DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest who valued philanthropy, Saint Vincent de Paul. ... Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, (commonly known as Whitney Young), is a Chicago public school that opened its doors to students on September 3, 1975 as the citys first public magnet high school. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The NBA Draft is an annual North American event in which the National Basketball Associations (NBA) thirty teams (29 in the United States and one in Canada) can select players who wish to join the league. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Professional career

Richardson was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 18th pick of the 2000 NBA Draft. He was selected after fellow Clippers Darius Miles and Keyon Dooling. Richardson would star in a documentary with Miles entitled The Youngest Guns which chronicled their first three seasons in the NBA with the Clippers. Richardson would spend four seasons with the Clippers before signing with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The 2000 NBA Draft was held on June 28th 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ... Darius LaVar Miles (born October 9, 1981 in Belleville, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Portland Trail Blazers. ... Keyon Latwae Dooling (born May 8, 1980 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Orlando Magic of the NBA. A 63, 195 lbs point guard from the University of Missouri, Dooling was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 10th overall... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ...

The 2004-05 season was a big one for not only Richardson, but the Suns as well. He set a new Suns single-season record for three-point field goals, eclipsing the previous record of 199 set by Dan Majerle. He finished the season with 226 three-point field goals, co-leading the league with Kyle Korver. Richardson would also go on to win the NBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout that same season. The Suns finished the regular season with a league best 62 wins and 20 losses. Quentin made his playoff debut with the Suns in 2005 who would eventually lose to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The 2004-05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Daniel Lewis Majerle (surname pronounced MAR-lee; b. ... Kyle Elliot Korver[1] (born March 17, 1981 in Lakewood, California) is an American basketball player with the Philadelphia 76ers. ... The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Associations 2004-2005 season. ... The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. ... The Western Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ...

Richardson was traded from the Suns, along with 2005 draft pick Nate Robinson, to the New York Knicks in exchange for Kurt Thomas and Dijon Thompson in the offseason. Nate Robinson jump over Spud Webb in the 2006 Slam Dunk Contest Nathaniel Cornelius Nate Robinson (born May 31, 1984, in Seattle, Washington) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks of the NBA. Robinson is one of the shortest players in the league, listed... Kurt Vincent Thomas (born October 4, 1972 in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional basketball player with the NBAs Seattle Supersonics. ... Dijon Lynn Thompson (born February 23, 1983 in Los Angeles, California) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. He was chosen by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2005 NBA Draft (54th pick overall) and then was soon traded along with forward-center Kurt Thomas...

Other Endeavors

Richardson has appeared in multiple acting roles, most notably as himself in the 2002 film Van Wilder.[1] Also see: 2002 (number). ... Categories: Movie stubs | 2002 films | Comedy films | Teen films ...

Accomplishments

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Family

Richardson was born to Lee and Emma Richardson. In 1992, he lost his mother to breast cancer, his grandmother to natural causes, and also his brother, Bernard, was shot and killed in Chicago. Another of Richardson's brothers, Lee Jr., was murdered in 2005 in Chicago during a robbery. In honor of his lost family members, Richardson has a tattoo that says, "This period in my life gives me the strength to succeed." Richardson also memorialized his brother with a tattoo on his right forearm, a permanent reminder that the toughest season in his career had little to do with the losses on the court. A portrait of his brother Lee and his nickname, Catalyst, is also tattooed on Richardson. Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Richardson dated and was engaged to R&B singer Brandy Norwood. They have since split. Brandy on the cover of her album Full Moon Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979 in McComb, Mississippi), known professionally as Brandy, is an African American pop/R&B singer and actress. ...

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