Nationality American Name Chris Richard Date drafted 2007 Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Role Basketball player School University of Florida | Listed weight 255 lb (116 kg) Height 2.03 m Position Center, Power forward College Florida (2003–2007) Weight 116 kg | |
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Born December 25, 1984 (age 39)
Lakeland, Florida ( 1984-12-25 ) High school Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida) NBA draft 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall | ||
Chris Richard (born December 25, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. Richard, a power forward, played college basketball for the University of Florida. He has a wingspan of 7'4½". His role was that of the sixth man that came off the bench for the Florida Gators national championship men's team during the 2006-07 season. He is a former Mr. Basketball in the state of Florida (2002) and scored 8 points to go along with 8 rebounds (5 offensive) in his final game of his college career. He was taken 1st overall in 2008 D-League Draft by the Tulsa 66ers.
In 2007-08, Richard played 52 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Richard signed with the Chicago Bulls during the 2009–10 season. He played 18 regular season games, and was waived on June 30, 2010.