Despite signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Hawks in August, the two-time NBA slam dunk champion announced his retirement Wednesday night after 13 seasons. PHOTOS: Relive Air Canada’s best dunks | MORE: Zach LaVine dominates Seattle Pro-Am dunk contest | Wolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns throws down nasty between-the-legs slam
Injury concerns reportedly played a role in the decision.
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Richardson, 34, who also had stints with the Warriors, Bobcats, Suns and Magic, averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 857 NBA games over his career.
He was drafted No. 5 overall by the Warriors out of Michigan State, where he won the 2000 NCAA national championship, in the 2001 NBA Draft.
