Richard Jefferson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Richard Jefferson

American professional basketball player

Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1980

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Richard Allen Jefferson (born June 21, 1980) is an American professional basketball player.
He played college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats.
Jefferson was drafted in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft with the 13th overall pick, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his first season with the New Jersey Nets (now known as the Brooklyn Nets).
He won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
He was also a member of the United States national team that won a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Jefferson initially retired from playing in 2018, and became a basketball analyst.
On July 2, 2019, he announced his intention to resume his playing career.