RICHARDHAMILTON
DETROIT PISTONSRichard Hamilton — NBA champion, 3× All-Star, "Rip." Career stats, bio and legacy of the Detroit Pistons' relentless scoring guard.
1×NBA CHAMPION
3×ALL-STAR
Richard Hamilton biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
The clear plastic mask he wore after breaking his nose became as recognizable as his game — a relentless mid-range scorer who rarely stopped moving without the ball. Born February 14, 1978, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Height 6 ft 7 in (201 cm).
He led UConn to the 1999 NCAA championship, earning Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors. Drafted 7th overall by the Washington Wizards in 1999, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2002, where he spent nine seasons as the franchise's leading scorer, helping lead the team to six straight Eastern Conference Finals appearances and the 2004 NBA championship.
Nicknamed "Rip," Hamilton was a three-time NBA All-Star (2006–2008). He finished his career with a stint for the Chicago Bulls.
Career totals: 15,708 points (17.1 ppg), 3,125 assists (3.4 apg), 2,852 rebounds (3.2 rpg) over 921 games and 14 seasons — he became the Pistons' all-time leading scorer during his tenure there.
His No. 32 was retired by the Detroit Pistons in 2017.
Richard Hamilton quick facts — Height 6'7. 17.1 PPG career average. Championship years: 2004.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
Richard Hamilton career statistics summary — 17.1 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
Richard Hamilton career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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Richard Hamilton advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
Richard Hamilton playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
Richard Hamilton All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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Richard Hamilton NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about Richard Hamilton — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
Richard Hamilton averaged 17.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists per game in the regular season.
Richard Hamilton salary history — Career salary $109,499,376.
Year-by-year compensation across the professional career.
Richard Hamilton filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to Richard Hamilton — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
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