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Mitch Richmond · Reaping the immediate fruits of an NBA run that would be defined by unparalleled consistency — including 10 consecutive 20-point scoring seasons to begin his career — Mitch Richmond couldn’t help but impress as he raised the 1988-89 Rookie of the Year trophy high. By night’s end on May 2, 1989, the future Hall of Famer left behind a box score and efficiency percentage that would be described in relatively the same manner. Purposeful in his inside-the-arc shot selection throughout Game Three’s closeout victory, Richmond speeds into a particularly-worthwhile opportunity in transition, with the Utah Jazz’s Bob Hansen perplexed on whom to cover in a one-on-three disadvantage. Executing the fast break with textbook precision, Richmond drop-steps into an athletic two-handed flush, drawing the Golden State Warriors closer to their goal of the Western Conference Semifinals. Leaving the Oakland-based crowd with a standing ovation prior to the game and often thereafter, Richmond was outstanding in the three-game series sweep, recording 26 points (on a near-perfect 9-of-10 shooting), paired with 11 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals. · State of Mint