On October 24, 2024, family, friends, and the basketball community gathered at Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware, to celebrate the life of Michael ‘Big Mike’ Richmond, a towering figure in basketball who passed away at the age of 60. Richmond’s remarkable journey from the playgrounds of Philadelphia to professional leagues around the world left an indelible mark on the sport and its players, inspiring generations through his mentorship and unwavering dedication