On Wednesday night, Darrion Williams took to Instagram, posting a story about Jase Richardson’s draft pick and adding a caption in his style to congratulate the young star on his massive feat. The 19-year-old Michigan State guard, selected No. 25 overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2025 NBA Draft, carried forward a family legacy, driving his friends and fans crazy with excitement.
Darrion Williams Congratulates Jase Richardson In His Own Style
In an Instagram story, Williams featured the news of No. 25 pick Richardson alongside a caption that said, “J Richhh.” With the caption and the post, Williams showed his love towards Richardson and congratulated him on his big dream coming true.
Jase, son of former Michigan State star and NBA veteran Jason Richardson, made an immediate impact in his lone season under coach Tom Izzo. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound combo guard averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 25.3 minutes per game, shooting an impressive 41.2% from three and 49.3% overall.
Jase Richardson
you are an Orlando Magic@floridalottery https://t.co/3q4ukuTAvz pic.twitter.com/S8ksbyatKX
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 26, 2025
His late-season surge was something to be witnessed. After earning a starting role in February, he averaged 16.1 points over his final 15 games, hitting 42% of his threes while adding 4.6 rebounds per game.
Named third-team All-Big Ten and to the conference’s All-Freshman Team, Richardson helped lead the Spartans to a 30-7 record, a Big Ten regular-season title, and an Elite Eight appearance.
Following His Father’s Footsteps
Jase’s father, Jason Richardson, is a 2000 NCAA champion at Michigan State. He was the No. 5 pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2001 and played 13 NBA seasons, including two with the Magic. Jase, born in Northern California during his father’s Warriors tenure, grew up in Denver, Las Vegas, and Miami before landing in East Lansing.
Though not invited to the draft’s green room at Barclays Center, his selection at No. 25 marked him as Izzo’s 12th first-round pick and the first Spartan one-and-done since Max Christie in 2022.
Richardson’s landing with the Magic, where his father once played, feels like fate. Orlando, building a young core, offers him a steady environment for growth. His 41.2% three-point shooting and skills for clutch shots could complement the Magic’s roster, though he’ll need to diversify his game to thrive. As Williams’ Instagram story captured, Richardson’s draft moment was a triumph for everyone who knows his journey.