Richard Solomon (basketball)
![]() Solomon with Uşak Sportif in 2017 | |
Free agent | |
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Position | Power forward |
Personal information | |
Born | Inglewood, California | June 18, 1992
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | California (2010–2014) |
NBA draft | 2014 / Undrafted |
Playing career | 2014–present |
Career history | |
2014–2015 | Oklahoma City Blue |
2015–2016 | Toyota Alvark Tokyo |
2016–2017 | BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque |
2017–2018 | Uşak Sportif |
2018–2019 | Oklahoma City Blue |
2019–2020 | JDA Dijon Basket |
2020–2021 | Toyama Grouses |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Richard Solomon III (born June 18, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for California.
High school career[]
Solomon began in Bishop Montgomery High School, but transferred to Frederick K. C. Price High School, where he averaged 16.9 points, 9.0 rebounds and a team-best 3.0 blocks, making all-state and the All-CIF first team. When he graduated, he was listed No. 20 among power forwards, according to Rivals. com.[1]
College career[]
Solomon played his collegiate career for California, where he played in 109 games and averaged 8.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 22.5 minutes with a 51.2 percent shooting.[1][2] His best season was as a senior, where he averaged 11 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest.[1][3]
Professional career[]
Oklahoma City Blue (2014–2015)[]
After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Solomon signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on September 29, 2014.[4] However, on October 24, he was waived by the Thunder after three preseason games.[5] On November 4, he signed with the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League.[6] In 28 games, he averaged 8.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks.[7]
Alvark Tokyo (2015–2016)[]
In July 2015, Solomon joined the Thunder for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[8] On July 25, he signed with Toyota Alvark Tokyo of the Japanese National Basketball League.[9] In 59 games, he averaged 11.3 points and 8.8 rebounds.[7]
Gravelines-Dunkerque (2016–2017)[]
In July 2016, Solomon spent time with the Thunder and the Phoenix Suns on the 2016 NBA Summer League.[10][11] On September 20, 2016, Solomon signed with the Atlanta Hawks,[2] but was waived on October 1.[12] Five days later, he signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the French LNB Pro A.[13]
Uşak Sportif (2017–2018)[]
On June 21, 2017, Solomon signed with Uşak Sportif of the Turkish Basketball Super League.[14] In 19 games, Solomon averaged 9.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, shooting 58.7 percent from the floor.
Second stint with Oklahoma City Blue (2018–2019)[]
On September 23, 2018, Solomon signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[15] On October 10, 2018, Solomon was waived by the Thunder.[16] Solomon was added to the Oklahoma City Blue training camp roster on October 23, 2018.[17]
Oklahoma City Thunder (2019)[]
On February 14, 2019 he signed a 10 day contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder,[18]
Third stint with Oklahoma City Blue (2019)[]
Solomon was not offered a second 10-day contract after his first one expired thus returned to the Oklahoma City Blue.[19]
JDA Dijon Basket (2019–2020)[]
On August 7, 2019, Solomon signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the LNB Pro A and the Basketball Champions League.[20] He averaged 12 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.[21]
Toyama Grouses (2020–2021)[]
On September 18, 2020, Solomon signed with the Toyama Grouses of the B.League.[21]
Personal life[]
He is the son of Richard Jr. and Sheryl Solomon and has three older sisters.[1]
On April 9, 2021, while in Japan, Solomon was arrested for suspicion of possessing cannabis.[22] Solomon arrested again in June 2, 2021 for another suspicion of importing cannabis liquid.[23]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "California bio". CalBears.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Hawks Sign Three Free Agents; Training Camp Roster Finalized". NBA.com. September 20, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Reichert, Chris (July 3, 2015). "Richard Solomon: The D-League's next breakout star you need to know". UpsideMotor.com. Fansided. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "OKC Thunder training camp: Michael Jenkins, Richard Soloman, Lance Thomas, Talib Zanna added to roster". InsideHoops.com. September 29, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Thunder Waives Jenkins, Solomon and Zanna". NBA.com. October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Oklahoma City Blue Announces Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 4, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "RealGM profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Thunder Announces Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 3, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Richard Solomon signs in Japan with Toyota Alvark". Sportando.com. July 25, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Thunder Announces Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Suns Announce NBA Summer League 2016 Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers On Richard Solomon". NBA.com. October 1, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "RICHARD SOLOMON REJOINT LA RAQUETTE MARITIME". BCMBasket.com (in French). October 6, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Richard Solomon signs with Usak Sportif with an NBA out". Sportando.com. June 21, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ "Thunder Adds Alford, Gaddy, McDaniels and Solomon to Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 23, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ "Thunder Waives Three". NBA.com. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ "Oklahoma City Blue Announces Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Scotty Hopson and Richard Solomon Signed to 10-Day Contracts". NBA.com. February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- ^ "Thunder do not re-sign Solomon, Hopson at end of 10-day contracts". usatoday.com. February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Carchia, Emiliano (August 7, 2019). "JDA Dijon lands Richard Solomon". Sportando. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Richard Solomon signs with Toyama Grouses". Sportando. September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
- ^ B1富山が契約解除のソロモン元選手逮捕を発表 大麻取締法違反の疑い (in Japanese) Nikkan Sports, April 9, 2021.
- ^ 大麻リキッド密輸入で元米国人選手再逮捕 (in Japanese) NTV News 24, June 2, 2021.
External links[]
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Alvark Tokyo players
- American expatriate basketball people in France
- American expatriate basketball people in Japan
- American expatriate basketball people in Turkey
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Los Angeles
- BCM Gravelines players
- California Golden Bears men's basketball players
- JDA Dijon Basket players
- Oklahoma City Blue players
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Sportspeople from Inglewood, California
- United States men's national basketball team players
- Uşak Sportif players