Richard Hendrix was drafted with 49th pick in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.
26 Facts About Richard Hendrix
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Richard Hendrix was raised in Athens, Alabama, born the son of two educators.
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Richard Hendrix began his athletic career at the young age of five by playing basketball for the local recreation center.
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Richard Hendrix played soccer, tennis, baseball and football on a competitive level where he was considered a standout on his respective teams.
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Richard Hendrix attended Athens High School, the same high school that produced NFL pro bowler Philip Rivers.
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Richard Hendrix was named 5A Player of the Year and selected as Alabama Mr Basketball in 2005.
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Richard Hendrix finished his career 92 double-doubles, nine triple doubles, and two quadruple doubles.
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Richard Hendrix is considered one of the most decorated prep basketball players in Alabama high school history.
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Richard Hendrix was selected as a two-time Parade All-American and as a participant in the 2005 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.
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Richard Hendrix played AAU basketball with the Alabama Lasers Youth Inc.
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Richard Hendrix teamed up with future NBA player Alonzo Gee and future European professional players Ronald Steele, Chuck Davis, Jermareo Davidson, and Mykal Riley.
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Richard Hendrix was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with 49th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft.
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Richard Hendrix competed in the preseason for the Warriors registering a double double of 12 points and 13 rebounds in his debut against the Oklahoma City Thunder before making the final roster.
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Richard Hendrix's rights were released by the Warriors on December 18,2008 to create roster space for the return of Monta Ellis from injury.
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Richard Hendrix played for the Indiana Pacers in the Orlando Pro Summer League and later the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Summer League in 2010.
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Richard Hendrix's rights were released by the Golden State Warriors on December 18,2008, ending his tenure with the Jam.
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On December 28,2008, Richard Hendrix was acquired by the Dakota Wizards, a National Basketball Association Development League team based in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Richard Hendrix was named to the 2009 NBDL All-Star Game on February 3,2009.
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Richard Hendrix finished the game with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assist in 20 minutes of playing time.
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In July 2009, Richard Hendrix signed a one-year contract with Liga ACB team CB Granada.
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Richard Hendrix helped lead the club the most wins in club history as a member of the Spanish 1st Division.
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Richard Hendrix was awarded the ACB Rising Star Award as the best newcomer in the Spanish league.
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On June 30,2010 Richard Hendrix signed a two-year contract with EuroLeague contenders Tel Aviv.
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On July 23,2015, Richard Hendrix signed a one-year deal with Spanish club Unicaja.
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Richard Hendrix averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists per game.
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Richard Hendrix signed with Niigata Albirex BB on June 17,2020.