Alan Richardson – #44

Thunder D3

Guard / Forward

Class 2.0

When did you start playing wheelchair basketball?

2014

What part of wheelchair basketball do you enjoy most?

Actively engaging in a sport, the community around the sport and exercise

Who is your favorite basketball player of all-time?

Spud Webb

How would you describe yourself, in three words?  young old dude

What is your favorite pre-game song?  Hot 8 Brass Band: Take it to the House

What are some of your hobbies?  playing guitar/bass, repairing guitars, woodworking, welding, reading, traveling & enjoying good food

What is your favorite movie?  Blues Brothers or The Big Lebowski

What is your favorite book or literary work?  The Dark Tower Series by Stephen King or The Enders Game Series by Orson Scott Card

Do you participate in any other adaptive sports?  If so, what? I like to fish and play pool when I get the chance besides that no

Who is your favorite NBA team?  Sacramento Kings

Who is your favorite college basketball team?  Santa Rosa Junior College Bear Cubs

Where were you born?  Sacramento CA

Where would you like to go for a dream vacation?  Australia looks fun. Maybe Japan or………….? Slovenia is supposed to be very wheelchair accessible. They have similar standards to the ADA. So maybe Slovania

Who is your role model?  John Cardiel: pro Skateboarder/ SCI recoverie