NICK RICHARDS (PHX)
#2•N. RICHARDS
C • 6’11, 247 lbs; 5th year, Kentucky
UNDERDOG
NBA ROLE: ATHLETIC PIVOT
Formerly projected as a “one & done,” Nick Richards greatly improved over 3 years at Kentucky, parlayed his progress into a spot in the league; momentum-shifting pivot who makes spectacular plays as a finisher & shot-blocker; mobile rim protector, can switch & stay effective v. multiple matchups; active rebounder, keeps the ball high after securing boards on the o-glass; needs to cut down on fouling & stay disciplined v. pump fakes whenever called upon; focusing on a better post-game (& movement in the paint) improves long-term potential; put in work and saw positive returns in Year 3: Richards continues to grow all-around; traded to Suns (2025): Richards is a firm starting C in PHX
SIGNATURE! COMING SOON.
#DOGTAGS: UNDERDOG, POWER DUNKER
MORE ON N. RICHARDS
First Team All-SEC (2020)
McDonald’s All-American (2017)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K25 RATING: 77
(via Delay of Game Hoops & Frankie Vision)