With the news that Jason Richardson would be retiring, which he announced Wednesday on Instagram, most of the NBA community paid its respect to the early departure of one of the greatest dunkers the game has ever seen.
But even though he was mostly known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, J-Rich spent part of three memorable seasons with the Phoenix Suns, averaging 16.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game on .478/.394/.758 shooting splits in 162 games for the team.
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In 2008, the Suns traded Boris Diaw, Raja Bell and Sean Singletary to the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Richardson, Jared Dudley and a 2010 second round pick (used on Gani Lawal).