Kris Richard (basketball)

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Kris Richard
No. 0 – CSM Oradea
PositionGuard
LeagueLN
Personal information
Born (1989-03-01) 1 March 1989 (age 35)
Beaumont, Texas
NationalityAmerican-Romanian
Listed height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Career information
CollegeTulane (2007–2011)
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Halcones de Xalapa
2012–2015Kaspiy Aktau
2012–2015Liepājas Lauvas
2016–2017VEF Rīga
2017Tigers Tübingen
2018–2020CSM Oradea
2020–2021Zielona Góra
2021SIG Strasbourg
2021–presentCSM Oradea
Career highlights and awards

Kristopher Jameill Richard (born 1 March 1989) is a US-born Romanian professional basketball player for CSM Oradea of the Liga Națională.

Professional career[edit]

Before he came to Romania, he played professionally in Germany for Tigers Tübingen.[1] In 2018, Richard signed with CSM Oradea of the Liga Națională. During the 2019-20 season, he averaged 14 points per game. He signed with Stelmet Zielona Góra of the PLK and the VTB United League on October 19, 2020.[2]

On May 22, 2021, he has signed with SIG Strasbourg of the French Pro A.[3]

On July 2, 2021, he has signed with CSM Oradea of the Liga Națională.[4]

Personal[edit]

Richard states that in his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and traveling.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Auch Kris Richard verlässt die Walter Tigers Tübingen Frank Pleyer (Reutlinger General-Anzeiger), 3 January 2018. Accessed 6 April 2020. (in German)
  2. ^ "Kris Richard inks with Zastal Enea BC Zielona Gora". Sportando. October 19, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Kris Richard joins SIG Strasbourg". Sportando. May 22, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Kris Richard se întoarce la CSM CSU Oradea". ebihoreanul.ro (in Romanian). July 2, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Interviu cu americanul Kris Richard, baschetbalistul numărul 1 de la CSM Oradea. Îi place hocheiul pe gheață: ”Pot să se lovească, fără faulturi sau pedepse!”. E fan Van Exel Libertatea, 27 April 2018. Accessed 6 April 2020. (in Romanian)

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