Nick Richards is a Jamaican professional basketball player, currently serving as a center for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Born on November 29, 1997, in Kingston, Jamaica, Richards initially engaged in sports like football, volleyball, and track and field before transitioning to basketball. He moved to the United States for high school, attending The Patrick School in New Jersey, and later played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Professional Career
- Charlotte Hornets (2020–2025): Richards was selected 42nd overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans and was immediately traded to the Charlotte Hornets. He signed his rookie contract on November 30, 2020. During his tenure with the Hornets, Richards showed consistent improvement, notably scoring a career-high 26 points on January 27, 2024, in a game against the Utah Jazz.
- Phoenix Suns (2025–Present): On January 15, 2025, Richards was traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Josh Okogie and multiple second-round picks. In his debut with the Suns on January 18, 2025, he recorded a double-double, contributing 21 points and 11 rebounds off the bench in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Additional Individuals Named Nick Richards
- Nicki Richards: An American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress based in New York City. She has released solo albums and worked extensively as a backing vocalist for prominent artists, including Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston.
- Nick Richards (Singer-Songwriter): A British musician best known as the frontman of the 1980s synth-pop/new wave band Boys Don’t Cry, famous for their hit “I Wanna Be a Cowboy.” Prior to forming the band, he pursued a solo career under the name Nikki Richards.