The first NBA game was played on November 1, 1946 between the New York Knickerbockers and the Toronto Huskies. In the 72 years since the league began, no individual personality has stood out the way that forward Richard Jefferson does.
During his early days in the league, Jefferson was known for his distinctive athleticism and sky high potential. He developed into a more well-rounded player and became a consistent scoring threat, averaging 16 or more points over a six year stretch in the mid-2000’s. His scoring-run came to an end when he was traded to the Spurs in 2009.