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Shandel Richardson

Shandel Richardson

Joined: May 8, 2024

Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with previous stops at The Athletic and South Florida Sun-Sentinel.  He has covered six NBA Finals, one Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament. He has also been a beat writer for the Miami Hurricanes and contributed on every major beat in South Florida since 2003, including the Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins. He can also be read in the Sportsbook Review for gambling coverage from around the NBA. A native of Bloomington, Illinois, Shandel attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He's also worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Kansas City Star.  TWITTER: @ShandelRich EMAIL: shandelrich@gmail.com

Mar 4, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Former North Carolina Tar Heels great Michael Jordan during a half time announcement that Jordan's Jumpman Brand is teaming up with Carolina Football. The Tar Heels defeated the Blue Devils 90-83 at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Michael Jordan Was Once Told To Consider A Career In The Military

A high school principal told Michael Jordan to pursue a career in the Air Force just in case basketball didn't work out

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Steve Kerr was teammates with Michael Jordan for five seasons with the Bulls, winning three championships. 2020-04-13 Kerr Jordan1

Michael Jordan Used A Young O.J. Mayo To Prove He Was "Best Player In The World"

High school player O.J. Mayo regretted trash-talking Michael Jordan in 2007

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February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Oscar Robertson is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

NBA Champion Says Oscar Robertson Could Not Play In Today's Game

Jason Williams says the NBA has changed over the years, making it tough for yesterday's stars to compete today

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Unknown date; Orlando, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Stephon Marbury (3) and forward Kevin Garnett (21) in action against Orlando Magic forward Dennis Scott (3) at the Orlando Arena. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images

One Of NBA's Best 1990s Duos Recently Reunited In China

Stephon Marbury and Kevin Garnett could have become one of the NBA's tandems with the Minnesota Timberwolves

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USA defeated Croatia 117-85 in the gold medal game of the Barcelona Summer Olympics August 8, 1992. This was the original Dream Team, and was the first American Olympic team to feature active professional players from the NBA. The starting five consisted of Patrick Ewing, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Scottie Pippen. The team has been described as one of the greatest sports team ever assembled.

That Time Magic Johnson Hilariously Hinted Michael Jordan Had Favorable Officiating

During the 1992 Olympics, Magic Johnson hilariously trolled Michael Jordan

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Phil Jackson entered the 1997-98 season knowing it would be his last with the Bulls. Michael Jordan insisted he wouldn't play for any other coach. 2020-04-19 Michael Phil

Michael Jordan Once Disrespected A Three-Time NBA All-Star

Michael Jordan tried to compliment Gilbert Arenas but it ended up being an unflattering comparison

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Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; NBA TV analyst Charles Barkley talks on set before game three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley Gets Real On Different Career Mindsets Of Black And White Youth

Charles Barkley says black youth are brainwashed into being an entertainers instead of doctors and lawyers

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January 4, 2011; Sacramento, CA, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Mike Bibby (10) warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Former No. 2 Pick Details Dreading Getting Selected By Vancouver Grizzlies in 1998

Mike Bibby said he spent three years with the Vancouver Grizzlies before his career flourished with the Sacramento Kings

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Feb 7, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) celebrates with NBA commissioner Adam silver and former Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after breaking the record for all-time scoring in the NBA during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

NBA Great Says He Was Just As "Effective" As Michael Jordan

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often left out of the GOAT discussion because of LeBron James and Michael Jordan

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May 8, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reacts during game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shaquille O'Neal Boldly Claims He Could Defend One Of Greatest Moves In NBA History

Shaquille O'Neal takes aim at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's skyhook

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Former NBA Player Admits Life Was Threatened By Family Member Over Money

Troy Hudson, who helped lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to the 2004 Western Conference finals, explains the burden of having to financially support family members

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Oct 14, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; Film and television actor Rob Schneider cheers before game three of the 2014 NLCS playoff baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Rob Schneider Takes Heat After Insensitive Post On Dikembe Mutombo's Death

Comedian Rob Schneider used Dikembe Mutombo's death to promote anti-vaccination narrative. Mutombo died of brain cancer

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