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St. John's adds Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond to coaching staff

David Butler II / USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK - First-year St. John's head coach Chris Mullin has completed his coaching staff, naming fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond a special assistant and Greg St. Jean an assistant.

Richmond, a six-time All-Star, played 14 seasons in the NBA, three with Mullin on the Golden State Warriors. Like Mullin he was a two-time Olympian (1988, 1996) and Richmond averaged at least 21.0 points in each of his first 10 professional seasons, becoming one of just 10 players in NBA history to do so.

"I am really excited to begin this new chapter of my basketball career at St. John's University," Richmond said in a statement. "Throughout my life, I have had the opportunity to learn from great coaches who were mentors on and off the court. I look forward to passing along this knowledge and putting in the work to help elevate this program. Mully and I were always coaches on the floor, so I am thrilled to join him for this new venture."

A former NBA director of player development, for the past two years, Richmond worked with the Sacramento Kings as special assistant to the general manger.

"Mitch is committed to helping us build this program and develop an environment for sustained success at St. John's," Mullin said. "He has tremendous basketball insight, a vision for the game and a passion to share his knowledge. Obviously, his experience in different roles throughout his career as a player, scout and mentor will have an impact in many areas."

St. Jean, the son of former NBA coach Garry St. Jean, spent the last two years working for the Sacramento Kings, most recently serving as the assistant player development coach. He spent two summers working with the Brooklyn Nets.

- With files from theScore.

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