Josh Richardson
A versatile NBA swingman valued for his defensive tenacity and three-point shooting, carving out a decade-long career as a reliable role player on six different teams.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American basketball player·Birthday: September 15·Millennials
Biography
Josh Richardson's professional journey is a testament to adaptability and self-made improvement. A four-year player at Tennessee, he evolved from a raw athlete into a first-team All-SEC selection by his senior year, showcasing the work ethic that would define his career. Drafted in the second round by the Miami Heat in 2015, a franchise known for developing undrafted and overlooked talent, Richardson was a perfect fit. He embraced the 'Heat Culture' ethos, transforming himself into a premier perimeter defender and a capable three-point shooter. This two-way versatility made him a coveted asset, leading to trades that saw him suit up for Philadelphia, Dallas, Boston, San Antonio, and New Orleans. At each stop, Richardson provided immediate value with his defensive intelligence, capable ball-handling, and professional demeanor, embodying the modern '3-and-D' wing who can fit into any system and contribute to winning basketball.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Josh was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Josh Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Josh's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2016 with the Miami Heat.
- Earned First-Team All-SEC honors as a senior at the University of Tennessee in 2015.
- Averaged a career-high 16.6 points per game during the 2018-19 NBA season with the Miami Heat.
- Played in the NBA playoffs with multiple franchises, including the Heat, 76ers, Celtics, and Pelicans.
Did You Know?
He was a communications major at the University of Tennessee.
His father, Michael Richardson, played basketball at the University of Tulsa.
He is known for having an unusually long wingspan for his height, which aids his defensive abilities.
“My role is to guard the best player and make the right play, not force it.”
