Tag: Mitch Richmond

Warriors Rewind: Run TMC Warriors make history on opening night vs. Nuggets in 1990

With no hoops on the schedule, Warriors Wire is rewinding through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups and standout performances.

With no hoops on the calendar, Warriors Wire is rewinding the tape back through Golden State’s history for memorable matchups, standout performances and everything else in between.

While Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are known for the ability to score from all over the floor at a rapid pace, another trio from Golden State’s past could fill the box score with an impressive offensive attack.

November 2, 1990

In 1990, the Golden State Warriors opened their season with a tilt against Orlando Woolbridge, Walter Davis and the Denver Nuggets. While the duo of Woodbridge (37) and Davis (33) each recorded over 30 points, it wasn’t enough to keep pace with Don Nelson’s Run TMC group.

Chris Mullin notched a game-high with 38 points on 15-of-25 shooting from the field with nine rebounds, five assists and five steals.

On top of his 18 assists, Tim Hardaway tallied a 30 point effort of his own with 32 points on 14-of-24 shooting from the field with five rebounds and two steals.

Although he didn’t reach 30 points, Mich Richmond put the bow on Golden State’s high scoring battle with the Nuggets. Richmond scored 29 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the field with five rebounds and three assists.

When the final bell rang, the scoreboard listed the Warriors on top in a 162-158 slugfest. The Run TMC trio accounted for 99 of Golden State’s points. 

The huge scoring numbers between the Warriors and Nuggets led to a new chapter in the NBA history books. Golden State and Denver tallied the highest combined scoring contest (320) with no overtime in NBA history. The game still stands as the fourth-highest scoring game in the NBA’s record book. Twelve different players registered double figures in scoring.

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Draft Rewind: Warriors select Kansas State’s Mitch Richmond in 1988 first round

In the first round of the 1988 draft, the Golden State Warriors selected Mitch Richmond out of Kansas State with the No. 5 overall pick.

As the Golden State Warriors season is officially over, it’s time to focus on the NBA draft. For the first time since 2002, the Warriors will have the opportunity to make a selection in the top-five picks.

With the draft season just getting underway, Warriors Wire is digging back through Golden State’s up and down draft history.

After finishing 20-62 in 1987-88, the Warriors had the No. 5 overall selection in the 1988 draft. Long before the Golden State Warriors built the Splash Brothers duo, the Bay Area franchise was laying the foundation for a different memorable trio.

June 28, 1988

The Los Angeles Clippers kicked off the 1988 draft selecting Danny Manning out of Kansas with the first overall pick. Fast forward four picks, and the Golden State Warriors were on the clock. Don Nelson landed Mitch Richmond out of Kansas State at No. 5.

In his final season with the Wildcats, Richmond averaged 22.6 points on 51.4% from the field with 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. In the 1988 NCAA Tournament, Richmond helped lead Lon Krueger’s Kansas State squad to the Elite Eight.

Watch the first 10 picks of the 1988 NBA Draft via YouTube:

In his rookie season alongside Chris Mullin, the Golden State rookie helped lead the Warriors to the Western Conference playoffs. Before getting eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the second round, the Warriors swept the Utah Jazz in the opening series of the playoffs.

During his first NBA campaign, Richmond averaged 22 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. One year later in the draft, the Warriors would add Tim Hardaway out of UTEP to form the storied group known as Run TMC.

Other notable players from the 1988 draft class included Kentucky’s Rex Chapman, Central Michigan’s Dan Majerle, DePaul’s Rod Strickland and the future championship coach of the Golden State Warriors. In the second round, the Phoenix Suns selected Steve Kerr out of Arizona with the No. 50 pick.

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Warriors Rewind: John Stockton and Karl Malone clash with Run TMC in 1991

On April 21, 1991, Run TMC combined for 81 points against John Stockton, Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz.

Looking back into past highlights and games has been a compelling option without live NBA hoops. With Golden State’s season on pause with 17 games remaining, Warriors Wire is digging deep through Bay Area basketball history to find standout performances, game-winners and rewatchable matchups.

Before chants of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green echoed through Oracle Arena and the Chase Center, the Warriors’ fanbase focused on another high-powered trio.

In the 1990s, Chris Mullin, Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond formed the dynamic group forever known as “Run TMC.” While they may not get documentary treatment like “The Last Dance,” Run TMC provided an entertaining brand of basketball.

April 21, 1991

In the final game of the regular season, the Golden State Warriors were eyeing a five-game winning streak to cap off 1991. Before the Western Conference playoffs kicked off, the Warriors welcomed the All-Star duo of John Stockton and Karl Malone.

The Warriors broke out of the gate to capture an early lead behind Mitch Richmond’s hot shooting. Richmond tallied 32 points on 14-of-21 shooting with six rebounds. The Kansas State product’s 32 points against Utah was his 17th bout recording 30 or more points in the 1990-91 season.

“The Mail Man” paced Richmond with 32 points of his own on 10-of-20 shooting with five rebounds. Malone buried 12 of his 14 attempts from the free-throw line. Stockton added 15 points and 11 assists, but it wasn’t enough against Run TMC.

Chris Mullin complemented his teammate with 28 points and eight rebounds. To put a bow on the trio’s performance, Tim Hardaway registered a double-double on 21 points and 10 boards. Mark that 81 combined points for Run TMC in Golden State’s 125-106 victory over Utah.

Check out the boxscore from the 1991 matchup filled with All-Star talent via Basketball Reference — here.

The Warriors win against the Jazz was the final regular-season contest of the Run TMC era. Richmond was traded to the Sacramento Kings in November of 1991.

Both teams made it to the playoffs, advancing through to the second round, but each were eliminated in game five of the Western Conference semifinals.

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Blast to the past: A look back at the short, but fun Run TMC era

The Run-TMC era was short, but it was one of the most fun times in the franchise’s history.

The Golden State Warriors have a history that’s steeped with players who’ve played basketball fast and fun.

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson quickly come to mind for today’s game, but Baron Davis, Monta Ellis and Jason Richardson are former players who regularly showcased their athleticism in an up-tempo style for Warriors fans.

Other than the Splash Brothers era, a time filled with high-octane offense, the Run TMC era is one of the most memorable periods in Warriors history. Tim Hardaway Sr., Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin only played together during the 1989-90 and 1990-91 seasons, but their brief stint as teammates was filled with up-tempo basketball.

For more on the Run TMC era, check out ESPN’s featured story on Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin.

1989-90: Run TMC’s first season together

During the 1989-90 season the Warriors went 37-45, going under .500 after making it as far as the Western Conference semifinals the season before.

In their first season together, Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin prospered, showing what they could do as a group. With Hardaway running the offense during his rookie year, he scored 14.1 points per game and shot 47.1% from the field.

He led the team in assists per game that season (8.7), and throughout his career with the franchise he displayed acute floor generalship; Hardaway is third all-time in assists for Warriors history (3,926).

A Hall of Famer, Richmond was playing his sophomore season during the 1989-90 campaign. He built on his rookie season, scoring 22.1 points per game and shooting 49.7% from the field. Richmond was the Warriors’ second-leading scorer in 1989-90, right behind Mullin.

Mullin scored 25.1 points per game, shooting 53.6% from the field and 37.2% from the 3-point line during his first season with Richmond and Hardaway.

A fellow Hall of Famer, Mullin had already played four seasons before Run TMC was formed. In each of his first four seasons, Mullin scored at least 14.0 points a game. He scored a career-high 26.5 points in 1988-89, his fourth season in the league. Mullin is fifth all-time in Warriors history for points (16,235) and 3-pointers (590).

Though Run TMC and the Warriors didn’t make the playoffs during the 1989-90 season, Golden State’s star trio showed what lied ahead, especially in terms of fast-paced play. According to Basketball Reference, the Warriors led the league in pace that season (105.9).

1990-91: Run TMC goes to the playoffs

Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin expanded on their collective success in their second season together, leading the Warriors to the playoffs.

The team was second in pace during the 1990-91 season, and they had a record of 44-38. Mullin, Richmond and Hardaway were the Warriors top three scorers, with Mullin leading the team in points (25.7).

Hardaway continued to improve, scoring 22.9 points per game and shooting 47.6% from the field in his sophomore season. Richmond also continued to be a scoring threat, averaging 23.9 points a game — that’s the second-highest average of his career.

The trio led the Warriors to a first-round win against the San Antonio Spurs, but then they ran into Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors lost 4-1 in the semifinals, only snagging Game 2 in a 125-124 win.

Johnson had a game-high 44 points, and Mullin scored a team-high 41 points for Golden State. The performance tied a playoff career-high Mullin set in 1989 during a matchup against the Utah Jazz.

End of Run TMC

As the Warriors came off their playoff appearance, Run TMC didn’t last much longer. Richmond was traded to the Sacramento Kings for the 1991-92 season.

With Richmond gone, Run TMC was done, and the Warriors only made the playoffs two other seasons during the 1990s; they didn’t make it past the first round either time. Richmond went on to play seven seasons with the Kings, and each of his six All-Star appearances came when he played for Sacramento.

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