In 2001, when all eyes are staring straight win when the Lakers, Richardson joined the NBA, the Warriors won the bouncing boy. Jason Richardson was selected in the University, he was the NBA as the next Vince Carter. Scouts at the time of his evaluation: a broad-minded, you can get better, there are rebounding potential, but also can become a good third of players. But it needs a good coach and the team environment. Have a real passion for basketball
Prior to joining the Warriors in the first year, Richardson in the starting 80 games in 75 games, playing 32.9 minutes can be scored 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists. He also won the NBA All-Rookie first team honors that year. Rookie of the year at all, he ranked No. 2 in scoring, assists on the fourth row, ranked first in offensive rebounds on 7, the playing time ranked No. 3. And he was still in Philadelphia in 2002 to shine on All-Star Game, won the dunk title of king.
In the next game, Richardson to move on 2002-03 season, he averaged a score of the second team can win. Scoring all the way up, in the 05-06 season, his scoring average has reached 23.2 points. And also can contribute 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists. In Richardson’s growth, the Warriors of the Western Conference has gradually become a strong contender. But unfortunately,06-07 the new start of the season, played only 23 games because of injury break from Richardson on the track.
Richardson for a long time as captain of the Warriors, the Warriors for the 12th consecutive season after missing the playoffs, he was in the newspaper published a letter of apology to the fans. Richardson, the Warriors’ fans to support one of the highest players. He also kept the Warriors single-game three-point shot record number of teams (at home against the Phoenix Suns in the hit eight three-pointers).