Richard Solomon (basketball)

Richard Solomon III (born June 18, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the Toyama Grouses of the B.League. He played college basketball for California.

Richard Solomon
Solomon with Uşak Sportif in 2017
No. 0 – Toyama Grouses
PositionPower forward
LeagueB.League
Personal information
Born (1992-06-18) June 18, 1992
Inglewood, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeCalifornia (2010–2014)
NBA draft2014 / Undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2015Oklahoma City Blue
2015–2016Toyota Alvark Tokyo
2016–2017BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
2017–2018Uşak Sportif
2018–2019Oklahoma City Blue
2019–2020JDA Dijon Basket
2020–presentToyama Grouses
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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–present)

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]

References
  1. "California bio". CalBears.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  2. "Hawks Sign Three Free Agents; Training Camp Roster Finalized". NBA.com. September 20, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  3. 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.
  4. "OKC Thunder training camp: Michael Jenkins, Richard Soloman, Lance Thomas, Talib Zanna added to roster". InsideHoops.com. September 29, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  5. "Thunder Waives Jenkins, Solomon and Zanna". NBA.com. October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  6. "Oklahoma City Blue Announces Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 4, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  7. "RealGM profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  8. "Thunder Announces Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 3, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  9. "Richard Solomon signs in Japan with Toyota Alvark". Sportando.com. July 25, 2015. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  10. "Thunder Announces Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  11. "Suns Announce NBA Summer League 2016 Roster". NBA.com. July 1, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  12. "Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers On Richard Solomon". NBA.com. October 1, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  13. "RICHARD SOLOMON REJOINT LA RAQUETTE MARITIME". BCMBasket.com (in French). October 6, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  14. "Richard Solomon signs with Usak Sportif with an NBA out". Sportando.com. June 21, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
  15. "Thunder Adds Alford, Gaddy, McDaniels and Solomon to Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 23, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  16. "Thunder Waives Three". NBA.com. October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  17. "Oklahoma City Blue Announces Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
  18. "Scotty Hopson and Richard Solomon Signed to 10-Day Contracts". NBA.com. February 14, 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  19. "Thunder do not re-sign Solomon, Hopson at end of 10-day contracts". usatoday.com. February 25, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  20. Carchia, Emiliano (August 7, 2019). "JDA Dijon lands Richard Solomon". Sportando. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  21. "Richard Solomon signs with Toyama Grouses". Sportando. September 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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