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Richard Jefferson was born in Los Angeles, California, United States on June 21, 1980. Richard Jefferson is listed as a basketball player. That works out to 46 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Moon Valley High School and University of Arizona. The listed height is 201 cm.
My Take
Seventeen seasons across eight teams is the stat that defines Richard Jefferson for me, and not in a journeyman way. Lasting that long means you keep proving you're worth wanting. He arrived as a high-flying Arizona product, the 13th pick in 2001, and the early dunks were genuinely electric, but I respect the later chapter more: the veteran who accepted smaller roles and finally won a championship. Players who reinvent themselves to stay relevant earn my admiration over those who burn bright and fade. That he's now a sharp, popular broadcaster only confirms the intelligence that kept his career alive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Jefferson
- Name (Japanese)
- リチャード・ジェファーソン
- Reading
- りちゃーど・じぇふぁーそん
- Born
- June 21, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Height
- 201 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Moon Valley High School
- University
- University of Arizona
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Jefferson born?
Born June 21, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Richard Jefferson from?
Richard Jefferson is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Richard Jefferson do?
Richard Jefferson works as basketball player.
How tall is Richard Jefferson?
Richard Jefferson is 201 cm.
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