Shooting guard Jason Richardson aka 'J-Rich', who was picked up by the Charlotte Bobcats in June after 6 years with the Golden State Warriors, has purchased a home in Charlotte for $1,975,000. Built in 2001, the massive 5,862 square foot home offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom, and a 3-car garage.

Jason Richardson won the NBA slam dunk contest in 2002 and 2003. Richardson and the great Michael Jordan are the only players to ever win the contest back-to-back -- Jordan took the 1987 and 1988 trophies.

Jason Richardson's Charlotte, North Carolina home.

Kevin Durant, the 6'9" guard/forward from the University of Texas, selected by the Seattle SuperSonics as the #2 overall pick of the 2007 NBA draft, has purchased a mansion in Seattle for $2,850,000. Built in 2007, the home has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 3-car garage, wetbar, hot tub, wine cellar, and 5,910 square feet.

New seattle SuperSonic Kevin Durant's Seattle Home.

Levi Brown, the 5th pick of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals has bought a home in the Phoenix, Arizona suburb of Chandler. The 6'5", 325-pound offensive tackle out of Penn State picked up a 4,300 square foot home - worth approximately $1.2 million. The home has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and also includes a swimming pool, front courtyard, and a 3-car garage.

Levi Brown's new $1.2 million Chandler, AZ home.

Stan Van Gundy is saying goodbye to both his assistant coaching position with Miami Heat and his long-time Miami home. Van Gundy has placed his home of nearly 7 years on the market, not long after accepting the head coaching position with the Orlando Magic. Van Gundy purchased the home back in 2000 for just under $500,000, and is now looking to make a hefty profit with an asking price of $1.3 million. The home has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a swimming pool.

The property listing also states "Top line stainless steel appliances include Miele and Bosch, wine cooler, integrated bar sink, versatile butcher block, and eat in kitchen complete any chef’s dream. Enter the impressive great room enhanced with massive stone fireplace, wood ceilings and unique custom built in shelves, cabinetry and illumination."

Stan Van Gundy put his Miami home on the market after becoming the head coach for the Orlando Magic.

JaMarcus Russell, selected by the Oakland Raiders as the 1st pick overall of the 2007 NFL Draft out of LSU, definitely owns a home fit for a king (or the top pick of the NFL Draft). Russell, while undergoing intense contract negotiations with the Raiders, negotiated the purchase of real estate to the tune of a $3 million home in Oakland. The home offers over 5800 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms, 4-car garage, 4 fireplaces, large game room, wet bar, and bay views.

JaMarcus Russell's Oakland, CA. home.

Mike Conley, selected as the 4th pick overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies out of Ohio State, has purchased a 2-story brick home in Memphis for $900,000. Situated on a golf course, the home has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, large covered rear patio, and over 6,000 square feet.

Conley is the son of Mike Conley, Sr. who won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics, and a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics, for the Triple jump. Conley is also the nephew of former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Steve Conley.

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Rashard Lewis Selling Mercer Island, Washington Home

Aug 17, 2007

NBA veteran and newly-acquired member of the Orlando Magic via the Seattle SuperSonics, Rashard Lewis, has decided to let go of his long-time Mercer Island, Washington home. Rashard is asking $5,950,000 for the huge lake-front home which has 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom, 2 fireplaces, and a large boat dock.

Rashard Lewis is selling his long-time Mercer Island, Washington home.

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