Many possibilities.
1. Hamilton got his nickname Rip from his DAD (who got the same nickname as a child because he ripped his diapers.) It was his Dad's nickname and it's been passed down to Richard Hamilton.
2. He rips the D of the other team
3. He rips the net with his jump shot.
I think #1 is accurate though.
Richard "Rip" Hamilton
Connecticut
The American basketball player Richard Clay "Rip" Hamilton, who is also known as 'Rip' Hamilton, played for the Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls.
Ex-NBA player Richard "Rip" Hamilton is 39 years old (birthdate February 14, 1978).
Richard Hamilton of the Detroit Pistons goes by the nickname Rip.
Basketball player Richard "Rip" Hamilton is 39 years old (birthdate February 14, 1978).Collage artist Richard Hamilton was 89 years old when he died on September 13, 2011.(birthdate: February 24, 1922)US actor Richard Hamilton was 83 years old when he died on December 21, 2004.(birthdate: December 31, 1920)
One player who wears the number 32 in the NBA is Richard "Rip" Hamilton. He plays on the Detroit Pistons.
Rip Hamilton!!!! I'm happy to answer!!!!
He stands 6'7"
#32
William Richard Hamilton was born in 1777.
Richard Hamilton was born on February 24, 1922.