The NBA Cares Community Assist Award is one the highest honors any NBA player can receive during the season. Each team selects their most charitable player for the month to earn a nomination and then a league committee chooses the player who best reflects the passion that the NBA and its players share for giving back to their communities.
“My family instilled in me early on the value of service, and that communities are created and sustained by our ability to support and serve others,” Richardson said. “I’m grateful to the Mavs organization and community for welcoming me with open arms; supporting Dallas is a priority for me.