Richard Jefferson is content with the simple things in life, despite sharing the court with NBA greats like LeBron James.
After reaching the pinnacle of basketball as an NBA player and representing the US in the Olympics, where he earned $115 million, he took some time to think on what he truly values in life.
Yes, you’re right. I just go about and have a blast, as Jefferson put it.
I had no time to be anxiоus since I worked too hard and made too many payments. I’d want to take a stroll and enjoy the fresh air and blossoms.
“I prefer to handle certain matters on my own. Getting a car wash, stopping for a Starbucks, and kicking back is a good time for me.
Indifferent to that, me. But am I going to do the washing and the bathroom cleaning? No!”
After being selected by the New Jersey Nets (now known as the Brooklyn Nets) with the 13th overall choice in the 2001 NBA draft, Jefferson went on to be nominated to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in his rookie year.
As a member of the United States national team, he earned bronze at the 2004 Summer Olympics and an NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
After starting his career with the Nets, Jefferson went on to play for the Bucks, Spurs, Warriors, Jazz, Mavericks, Cavaliers, and Nuggets over the course of 17 seasons in the NBA.
He was a popular teammate and a great influence in the locker room in addition to being admired for his agility, versatility, and three-point shooting.
After retiring from the NBA in 2018, Jefferson became a basketball commentator for ESPN, where he has since made frequent appearances on ESPN programs including as NBA Today, NBA Countdown, First Take, Get Up, SportsCenter, and Hoop Streams.
