Richard Jefferson has two brother, Chris, and Lovell Henderson, who are not frequently seen in the media spotlight.
An American former basketball player and current sports analyst, Richard Allen Jefferson Jr., was born on June 21, 1980.
As a player, Richard began his professional career after being selected by New Jersey Nets as the 13th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft.
He even earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Moreover, he has represented the United States national team, earning a bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Richard Jefferson had a successful career in the NBA, playing for 17 seasons.
One of his notable achievements was winning a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
He played a crucial role as a key player coming off the bench for the team during their championship run.
On October 13, 2018, Jefferson announced his retirement from professional basketball after playing his last game with Denver Nuggets.
Richard Jefferson Brother
Richard Jefferson’s brothers, Chris and Lovell Henderson are older than him and are not frequently seen in the media.
The player doesn’t speak much about his brothers, but in an interview with NBA, he mentioned that he has two older brothers.
Despite being younger, he mentioned that he has a bigger physical stature compared to them.
Talking about his brother, Lovell Henderson is Phoenix Branch Manager at Radiant Light Logistics LLC and has been working there since 2020.
As he shared on his Linkedin profile, he graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with Bachelor’s degree.
Similarly, Richard’s oldest brother, Chris, is a very private person and does not have any social media presence.
There is very little information available about Chris, but Richard shared a childhood photo of him and his brother on National Sibling Day.
Three brothers were born in Los Angeles, California, to their parents, Meekness LeCato and Richard Jefferson Sr.
Their parents separated when they were young, and Meekness LeCato raised them as single mother before getting married again.
Richard Jefferson Father: A Victim Of Gun Violence
Jefferson’s father, Richardson Jefferson Sr., tragically died after a drive-by shooting in Compton, California.
According to various news sources, The gang member accidentally killed Richard’s Father as they thought he was a rival gang member.
The player even announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
The reward was intended to encourage individuals with knowledge of the incident to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the case.
However, the mystery surrounding his father’s killer remains unsolved to this day.
Calling Off A Marriage Via Email
During his basketball career, Richard Jefferson dated dancer Kesha Nicole Nichols for five years.
After years of ups and downs, they finally decided to get married on July 11, 2009.
However, Jefferson got cold just two hours before the ceremony and called off the wedding, which was supposed to take place at the Mandarin Oriental.
Kesha Nicole clarified that she was not left in the middle of the altar in a white gown.
According to her, the decision to move forward with the relationship or not was discussed during the weekend prior to the scheduled wedding.
