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Every NBA team’s greatest shooter of all time

By Brandon Jefferson

OAKLAND, CA - 1995: Kenny Smith #30 of the Houston Rockets stretches against the Portland Trail Blazers during a game played circa 1995 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Brad Mangin/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - 1995: Kenny Smith #30 of the Houston Rockets stretches against the Portland Trail Blazers during a game played circa 1995 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Brad Mangin/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO – NOVEMBER 23: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls defends against the Sacramento Kings on November 23, 1997 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO – NOVEMBER 23: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls defends against the Sacramento Kings on November 23, 1997 at Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1997 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Sacramento Kings: Mitch Richmond

With Peja Stojakovic being claimed by New Orleans, that means the Kings have to go a different route. Mitch Richmond is a damn fine alternative in regards to shooting. The Hall of Fame guard spent seven seasons with the Kings after being the main cog of the RUN TMC days of the early-90’s with Golden State. He claimed Rookie of the Year and made the All-Rookie team after the 1988-89 season with the Warriors.

Richmond, a sixth-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA member, got his fair share of accolades during his time in the California capital as well. In 1995 he was named MVP of the All-Star game. Richmond was a sharpshooter and drained 40.4 percent of his 3-point attempts over the seven years he was with the Kings.

Mitch was a bigger bodied guard and was use his strength advantage to get into the lane when he wanted to, but once opponents played him to drive he would cooly sink jumper after jumper from the perimeter. In his one trip to the playoffs with the Kings in 1995096 he shot 34.8 percent from 3, but with an effective field goal percentage of .519.

While a very good player during his time with Sacramento, Richmond never had the running mates like he did with Golden State to lead the Kings to much long-term success. However, he did join the Lakers at the end of his career and was part of their final team in their championship three-peat.

Richmond’s career shouldn’t be considered a conciliation prize for any team on this list, there’s a couple that would trade their selection for his in the drop of a hat.

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