Position Power forward Nationality American Listed weight 235 lb (107 kg) NBA draft 2014 | League LNB Pro A Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) Height 2.1 m Siblings Am'ra Solomon | |
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Parents Richard Solomon Jr., Sheryl Solomon Similar Justin Cobbs, Cuonzo Martin, Mike Budenholzer | ||
Richard solomon posts 22 points 12 rebounds vs the legends 1 3 2015
Richard Solomon III (born June 18, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Gravelines-Dunkerque of the French LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for California.
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- Richard solomon posts 22 points 12 rebounds vs the legends 1 3 2015
- Cal men s basketball richard solomon inside the lair
- High school career
- College career
- Professional career
- Personal life
- References
Cal men s basketball richard solomon inside the lair
High school career
Solomon began in Bishop Montgomery High School, but transferred to Frederick K. C. Price High School, where he averaged 16.9 points, 9.0 rebounds and a team-best 3.0 blocks, making all-state and the All-CIF first team. When he graduated, he was listed No. 20 among power forwards, according to Rivals. com.
College career
Solomon played his collegiate career for California, where he played in 109 games and averaged 8.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 22.5 minutes with a 51.2 percent shooting. His best season was as a senior, where he averaged 11 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Solomon signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on September 29, 2014. However, on October 24, he was waived by the Thunder after three preseason games. On November 4, he signed with the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League. In 28 games, he averaged 8.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.
In July 2015, Solomon joined the Thunder for the 2015 NBA Summer League. On July 25, he signed with Toyota Alvark Tokyo of the Japanese National Basketball League. In 59 games, he averaged 11.3 points and 8.8 rebonds.
In July 2016, Solomon spent time with the Thunder and the Phoenix Suns on the 2016 NBA Summer League. On September 20, 2016, Solomon signed with the Atlanta Hawks, but was waived on October 1. Five days later, he signed with Gravelines-Dunkerque of the French League.
Personal life
He is the son of Richard Jr. and Sheryl Solomon and has three older sisters.