Isaiah Rider, Jr., nicknamed J.R. (born March 12, 1971), is an American former professional basketball player. Rider was born in Oakland, California, and was raised in nearby Alameda. He starred in both baseball and basketball at Encinal High School before going on to a college career with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and a professional career in the National Basketball Association. The 6'5" (1.96 m) Rider attended two junior colleges, Allen County Community College in Iola, Kansas, and Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California, before finding a home at UNLV, where he garnered 2nd-Team All-American honors as a senior. Rider started his NBA career strong, finishing the 1993-94 season as a member of the NBA's All-Rookie First Team. His play, however, slipped over the following two seasons, and he began a pattern of off-court misbehavior.
Former NBA Slam Dunk champion Isaiah "J.R." Rider claims he's been nothing less than a model parolee -- and last month, he proved it ... with his pee.As we previously reported, Rider was arrested… READ MORE >
Isaiah Rider's wife believes the former NBA star is the victim of a "she-devil, man-hating" probation officer ... who has been out to get her husband simply because he's famous. TMZ spoke with… READ MORE >
Former NBA Slam Dunk champion Isaiah "J.R." Rider is a total flake who blew off his required domestic violence classes and failed to complete 90 hours of community service ... this according to… READ MORE >
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Former NBA star Isaiah Rider had NO IDEA what he did to get himself arrested in Arizona this week -- and during his court appearance on Tuesday, he was trying to get some answers. As TMZ first… READ MORE >
Former NBA 1st round draft pick Isaiah "J.R." Rider was arrested in Arizona this week for violating his probation ... TMZ has learned. Rider -- who played in the NBA from 1993 to 2001 -- is… READ MORE >
