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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

06/10/1990; Portland, Oregon USA; Pistons'' Isiah Thomas, Vinnie Johnson and Joe Dumars and Trailblazers' Clyde Drexler waiting for play to begin during game three of the 1990 NBA Finals at The Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: William Archie -Detroit Free Press

Charles Barkley Questions Toughness Of Bad Boys Detroit Pistons In 1980s

Charles Barkley says only a few of the Detroit Pistons players could actually fight despite their Bad Boys nickname

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Bulls guard Michael Jordan and Suns forward Charles Barkley face off in the 1993 NBA Finals.

NBA Great Tells Epic Poker Story About Michael Jordan

Despite playing cards all night the day before the game, Michael Jordan scored 50 points against the New York Knicks the following day

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Mar 13, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Jerry Stackhouse yells from the bench in overtime against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Jerry Stackhouse Having An Impact On The Golden State Warriors Defense

The Golden State Warriors coaching staff is getting a boost from Jerry Stackhouse

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Jan 10, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; ESPN broadcaster Hubie Brown during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 123-87. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Gary Payton Once Almost Got Into An Altercation With A Much Older NBA Coach

Hubie Brown, then coaching the Memphis Grizzlies, early fought Gary Payton in the early 2000s

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February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NBA great Dennis Rodman 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 Great Claims Dennis Rodman Was Second-Best Rebounder In His Family

Larry Johnson says Dennis Rodman's sister, Debra, was a "beast" as a rebounder

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Feb 24, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Former Syracuse Orange head coach Jim Boeheim waves to the crowd after a ceremony to honor him after a game at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Stephon Marbury Throws Serious Shade At Jim Boeheim Recruiting Pitch

Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury details the different recruiting pitches from Syracuse's Jim Boeheim and Georgia Tech's Bobby Cremins

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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 Names Media Member He Dislikes The Most

Charles Barkley says he has never been a fan of Skip Bayless

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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver arrives prior to the WNBA All Star Game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA Commissioner Makes His G.O.A.T Pick Between Jordan and LeBron

While promoting the NBA Cup, commissioner Adam Silver was asked if Michael Jordan or LeBron James was the best player in league history

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Aug 17, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Killer 3s head coach Charles Oakley during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Former Enforcer Explains Why He Slapped Charles Barkley At NBA Players Meeting

Charles Oakley claims he once smacked Charles Barkley for no reason

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1980; USA; FILE PHOTO; Philadelphia 76ers center Darryl Dawkins (53) against the Indiana Pacers. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Network.

Hall Of Famer Dominique Wilkins Learned At An Early Age To Respect NBA Elders

Dominique Wilkins explains how Darryl Dawkins aka Chocolate Thunder welcomed him to the NBA

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Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Shaquille O'Neal looks on before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Is Joel Embiid The New Rudy Gobert For Shaquille O'Neal?

Last year Shaquille O'Neal was critical of Rudy Gobert. This season, Joel Embiid has taken the criticism from the Hall of Famer

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Dec 27, 1989; Phoenix, AZ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Portland's Drazen Petrovic passes beyond the reach of Phoenix Suns Dan Majerle during 1st quarter action Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: Michael Meister-USA TODAY NETWORK

Vintage Photo Conjures Memories Of Michael Jordan Vs. Drazen Petrovic

Michael Jordan and Drazen Petrovic first squared in a 1983 exhibition game between North Carolina and Yugoslavia

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